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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi govt cuts MLALAD fund to ₹5 crore from ₹15 crore per constituency
The Delhi government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has slashed the annual MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) fund to ₹5 crore per constituency. Previously, the fund stood at ₹15 crore after it was hiked by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government in October 2024, news agency PTI reported. The earlier administration had increased the allocation by 50 per cent—from ₹10 crore to ₹15 crore. Citing a recent order issued by the Urban Development Department, the PTI report said the new allocation has been fixed at ₹5 crore per Assembly constituency per year. The cabinet decision was made on 2 May. 'In pursuance of Cabinet Decision No. 3187 dated 02.05.2025, the allocation of funds under the MLALAD Scheme has been kept at ₹5 crore per Assembly constituency per year from the financial year 2025–26 onwards,' the order stated. Citing the Council of Ministers, the order further added that this would be an untied fund and could be used for the repair and maintenance of public assets without a ceiling. It may also be utilised for capital projects approved under the scheme. A BJP MLA confirmed that ₹350 crore has been allocated under the MLALAD Scheme and has been distributed equally among the 70 MLAs in Delhi. What is the MLALAD fund? The MLALAD fund is issued annually by the state government, enabling Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to suggest development projects for their constituencies. Commonly funded works include road repairs, construction of community spaces and parks, and other local infrastructure. The scheme is modelled after the central government's MPLAD (Member of Parliament Local Area Development) scheme. While the funds are not disbursed directly to MLAs or MPs, elected representatives can recommend specific projects to be undertaken under defined guidelines. According to a report in The Indian Express, the funds can only be used for 'durable infrastructure work,' such as roads and community halls. During the Covid-19 pandemic, however, they were also used to procure personal protective equipment, including masks and testing kits. (with PTI inputs)
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Passenger shelter worth Rs 11 lakh suffers roof damage within two days of inauguration in TN
VELLORE: A newly-constructed passenger shelter in the Chittoorgate area of Seevur Panchayat, near Gudiyatham in Vellore district, suffered damage to its roof just two days after its inauguration, raising serious concerns over the construction quality and project oversight. According to official sources, the shelter was built at an estimated cost of Rs 11 lakh under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme, with funds allocated by Vellore MP Kathir Anand. The facility was inaugurated on Friday (April 18) by MP Kathir Anand and Gudiyatham MLA Amalu. However, within 48 hours of its inauguration, the roof developed visible damage. Local residents alleged that the structure had been built without proper quality control. "The finishing work is also incomplete and poorly executed," a source added. It is learnt that upon receiving complaints, the contractors concerned swung into action and carried out overnight repair work to restore the damaged roof. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported, as the shelter was unoccupied at the time of the incident. 'Authorities must conduct a thorough inspection and ensure public infrastructure is built to quality and safety standards,' said a resident of Seevur Panchayat.
