Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP Delhi ) has raised serious concerns over the recent administrative decision by the BJP-led MCD administration to increase the Municipal Commissioner’s financial powers from ₹5 crore to ₹50 crore.
According to AAP Delhi leaders, this expansion of powers was implemented through an administrative order issued by Rekha Gupta, but no amendment to the MCD Act was made prior to the move, raising questions about its legality.
रेखा गुप्ता जी ने administrative order तो निकाल दिया कि MCD कमिश्नर की financial powers को 5 करोड़ से बढ़ाकर 50 करोड़ कर दिया जाए लेकिन ऐसा करने से पहले उन्होंने MCD एक्ट में संशोधन तक करना जरूरी नहीं समझा।
बीजेपी जवाब दे कि MCD को जनता द्वारा चुनी हुई सरकार चलाएगी या ये अफसर… pic.twitter.com/AtY1cLwRtC
— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) February 8, 2026
Municipal Governance Belongs to the People, Not Unelected Officers,” Says AAP Delhi
AAP Delhi criticism highlights the tension between bureaucratic authority and elected representatives. Party spokespersons emphasized that municipal governance should be led by officials chosen by the people, not by unelected officers making unilateral decisions.
AAP Delhi leader Ankush Naran, commenting on behalf of the party, said, “Will MCD be run by the government elected by the people or by bureaucrats? BJP owes an explanation to the citizens of Delhi.”
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This development has sparked wider debate over transparency, accountability, and democratic governance in Delhi’s civic bodies. Analysts warn that bypassing legislative procedures could create legal complications and undermine the authority of elected representatives.