NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday announced the release of the second instalment of the Basic Tax Assignment (BTA) for the financial year 2026–27. A total amount of Rs 1,850.66 crore has been sanctioned for Delhi’s three civic bodies—the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB). The concurrence for this payment was approved on September 21.
Regarding the purpose of the allocation, the government stated that the funds will support core municipal and civic duties across the capital, including waste collection and garbage disposal, repair and maintenance of neighbourhood roads, streetlights and local parks, and the smooth functioning of primary schools and local health dispensaries.
The government emphasised that local bodies must follow strict financial checks. The funds must be used purely in the public interest, and Utilisation Certificates (UCs) must be submitted within the prescribed timelines. Payments are being transferred directly through electronic bank transfers (RTGS/NEFT).
Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said, “Our government is committed to transforming Delhi’s urban infrastructure and ensuring financial support for public welfare. Under the previous government, funds were constantly delayed, stalling essential public works and creating financial distress for local municipal bodies. We have ended that era of policy paralysis. Our administration is ensuring timely fund releases so that development works run without any hurdles.”