Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Municipal Corporation in National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
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Municipal Corporation of Delhi is the municipal corporation that governs most of Delhi, India. The MCD is among the largest municipal bodies in the world providing civic services to a population of about 20 million citizens in the capital city Delhi. It is headed by the Mayor of Delhi, who presides over elected councillors from 250 wards. The municipal corporation covers an area of 1,397.3 km2 (539.5 mi2). The annual budget of the corporation for the fiscal year 2025-26 exceeds ₹17,000 crore.
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'BJP will win 10 out of 12 zones in MCD standing committee polls', says BJP MP Ramvir Singh BidhuriBJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri expressed confidence that his party will secure a majority in the MCD Standing Committee elections, anticipating victory in 10 out of 12 zones. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Setback for AAP in Delhi MCD as 13 councillors quit party, float new 'Indraprastha Vikas Party'In a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, 13 MCD councillors resigned, forming the Indraprastha Vikas Party, citing lack of development and internal strife. Led by Mukesh Goyal, the new party will focus on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Must scrap shoddy arbitration clauses, penalise drafters: SCThe Supreme Court addresses poorly drafted arbitration clauses. These clauses cause lengthy legal battles. The court says those responsible should face penalties. Judges should reject unclear clauses..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Deadline looming, MCD met just 21% of desilting target by end of AprilThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has completed only 21.3% of its drain desilting work by April 25, falling short of its May 31 deadline. Out of 1.3 lakh metric tonnes of silt targeted for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP's Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh elected as mayor of MCDBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh has been elected as the mayor of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).DNA - Published | |
Delhi residents to now pay for garbage pickup, know charges introduced by MCDThis new fee, which will be collected alongside property tax, will effectively raise the overall annual costs for homeowners.DNA - Published | |
Triple engine? BJP gains edge in MCD as 3 AAP councillors switchBJP has become the single largest party in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi after three AAP councillors defected to join them. This move increases BJP's strength to 116 from AAP's 114, positioning..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Setback for AAP: Three AAP councillors defect to BJP ahead of mayoral pollsThree AAP council members defected to the BJP ahead of the MCD mayoral election, bolstering BJP's strength. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva emphasized a 'triple engine' administration to align Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court pulls up MCD on trash management, asks government to step inThe Supreme Court criticized the MCD for failing to manage solid waste in Delhi, where 3,000 tonnes of waste are dumped untreated daily. The court was dismayed that the Ghazipur dumpsite would take..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Blatant in national capital': SC raps MCD over 3,000 tonne untreated solid waste dailyThe Supreme Court criticizes the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for leaving 3,000 tonnes of solid waste untreated daily and setting a 2027 deadline. The court threatens strict measures,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Document verification, door-to-door checking': Delhi Police begins crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrantsDelhi Police have identified 175 individuals suspected of being undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants. As concerns rise about illegal immigration, authorities conducted thorough checks and verifications,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi: AAP's Mahesh Khichi elected mayor as party defeats BJP in MCD pollsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader Mahesh Kumar Khichi has been elected as the new Mayor of Delhi, as the party won the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by..DNA - Published | |
Delhi MCD Polls: BJP defeats AAP in ward committee elections, wins 7 out of 12 seatsThe BJP won 7 out of 12 seats in the Delhi MCD Ward Committee elections, attributing their success to AAP's inactivity over the past two years.DNA - Published | Delhi: MCD polls underway despite opposition from mayor, AAP wins Karol Bagh, Rohini zonesElections in three zones -- Karol Bagh, City SP, and Keshav Puram -- were not held as either the BJP or the AAP did not field their candidates.DNA - Published |
'Mercifully, you didn't fine water...': Delhi HC raps MCD, police in IAS coaching centre deaths probeThe bench asked why MCD officials did not inform the commissioner about non-functioning storm water drains in the area.DNA - Published | List of IAS coaching centres in Delhi whose illegally-run basements are sealed by MCDThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed 13 coaching centres in Old Rajinder Nagar running illegally.DNA - Published |
Capital gains crucial to future of Congress-AAP allianceThough BSP did manage to win a few wards in the 2007 municipal elections and a couple of seats in the 2008 assembly polls, it could never build on it to pose a serious threat to the two established..IndiaTimes - Published | MCD mayoral polls postponed due to non-appointment of presiding officerThe polls to elect the new mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, originally scheduled for April 26, have been postponed due to the non-appointment of a presiding officer...IndiaTimes - Published |
National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of media reports highlighting deteriorating air quality in DelhiThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. The NGT has sought an Action Taken Report from the Centre, Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi news: MCD conducts demolition, sealing drives to curb unauthorized constructionSome buildings were demolished to the extent that they cannot be used or renovated for any purpose.DNA - Published |
G20 summit: Delhi Town Hall, over 160-year-old landmark, gets faceliftDelhi Town Hall, an over 160-year-old landmark -- the original headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi -- has received a basic facelift in the last few months.DNA - Published | 'All temporary employees of MCD will be regularised', confirms CM Arvind KejriwalChief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said all temporary employees of the MCD will be regularised.DNA - Published |
Delhi reports 105 fresh dengue cases in one week, tally rises to 348The national capital recorded 243 cases of the vector-borne disease till July 28. According to the latest report issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the tally was at 348 till August 5.DNA - Published | Delhi: Dengue control workers go on strike as cases rise in national capitalAuthorities at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi have been appealing to these workers to reconsider their decision in view of the spike in dengue cases in the last few weeks.DNA - Published |
Delhi: MCD mulls making streets stray animals free, plans to construct shelters for themMCD will prepare a plan to make Delhi streets free of stray animals and create shelters to accommodate them.DNA - Published | Eight officers complained of harassment: LG's officeThe LG's office claimed on Saturday that eight officers working in the Delhi government and MCD had complained of harassment by the AAP dispensation in Delhi and Punjab over the past few months.IndiaTimes - Published |
Empowering L G to name aldermen can destabilise MCD: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the AAP government's petition challenging the LG's power to nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on his own. The court said:..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP vs BJP: Delhi to get its mayor today in contest between Shelly Oberoi, Shikha RaiThe polling will be held at the Civic Centre, the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.DNA - Published |
AAP vs BJP poster war in Delhi: Row erupts over Khalnayika, Ballot Chor posters amid MCD ruckusAAP and BJP continue fighting over the MCD mayor election 2023 ruckus, posting two opposing posters on social media taking a jibe at each other's star faces.DNA - Published | Delhi MCD: AAP, BJP councillors exchange blows on camera, one collapsesDelhi Civic Centre saw a third day of continued commotion amid one of the most chaotic MCD elections.DNA - Published |
Delhi MCD violence: Mayor Shelly Oberoi vows action against Rekha Gupta; AAP says BJP unable to digest defeatShelly Oberoi defeated Rekha Gupta by 34 votes to become the first ever AAP mayor of Delhi.DNA - Published | Delhi mayor elections to be held today after three failed attemptsDelhi MCD mayor elections: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House last week.DNA - Published |
MCD mayor poll to be held on February 22, Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to CM Arvind Kejriwal's proposalThe LG's nod came hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recommended to him that the mayoral election be held on the said date.DNA - Published | Delhi Mayor Elections 2023 stalled for the third time, MCD House adjourned amid protest by AAPThe Delhi Mayor Elections 2023 have been disrupted once again in the midst of the political tussle between BJP and AAP in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi House.DNA - Published |
Delhi MCD Mayor Polls: Elections to be held on Feb 6 after AAP-BJP tussleIn order to elect the mayor, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena consented to hold a house session of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, or MCD, meeting.DNA - Published | MCD likely to elect mayor, deputy mayor amid apprehension of AAP vs BJP clashAAP won 134 seats whereas the BJP won 104 in MCD polls.DNA - Published |
Delhi mayor elections to be held on January 24 after LG gives nod to convening of MCD meetingDelhi: The first meeting of the newly elected MCD house was adjourned on January 6 without electing the mayor and the deputy mayor.DNA - Published | DNA Explainer: How is Delhi MCD Mayor Election conducted? Know why BJP, AAP are at warAfter AAP won the Delhi MCD elections 2022 by a landslide against the BJP, the mayor of the national capital is set to be elected.DNA - Published |
Delhi: MCD House adjourned without mayor election after massive chaos; here's what happenedHeavy deployment of police was in place for the meeting at the Civic Centre building, the MCD headquarters.DNA - Published | Delhi MCD mayor election today, AAP and BJP to contest for top positions: Key pointsTwo candidates from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and one from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are nominated for the top municipal positions.DNA - Published |
