BMC's Real Power: Not Mayor, But Key Committees Hold Budget and Policy Control
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News18•20-01-2026, 09:07
BMC's Real Power: Not Mayor, But Key Committees Hold Budget and Policy Control
- •Intense political activity surrounds the chairpersons' posts of BMC's four most powerful statutory committees, not just the Mayor's position.
- •The Standing Committee is the most influential, approving financial proposals exceeding 10,000 crore rupees annually, including major infrastructure projects.
- •The Improvement Committee handles crucial matters related to municipal land purchase, sale, redevelopment, and use in Mumbai.
- •The Education Committee and BEST Committee also play significant roles in policy formulation and resource allocation.
- •While the Mayor's post is symbolic, the real power in BMC lies with these committees, making their chairpersons the true decision-makers.
Why It Matters: BMC's real power lies with the chairpersons of its four key statutory committees, controlling budget and policy.
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