After the tabling of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike budget on Tuesday, the civic body has now decided to halt all infrastructure works that were expected to begin over the next few months until the state government’s approval is granted. Works worth over Rs1,900 crore are expected to be affected.
On Tuesday, BBMP commissioner, Siddaiah, reiterated his predecessor Bharat Lal Meena’s decision to stop the infrastructure works for the time being.
The BBMP had issued a circular in May this year, halting all new project works. After BBMP corporators staunchly opposed that move, the circular was later withdrawn.
“The BBMP is cash-strapped, it has pending bills worth Rs1,743 crore. That apart, the BBMP has to take care of debt servicing and administrative servicing,” the commissioner said, adding that the BBMP owes Rs2,533 crore to various financial institutions.
BBMP’s chief engineers have been instructed to refrain from implementing fresh projects.
Chief engineers of the eight zones would examine the nature of emergency work required, said Siddaiah.
“Desilting, remodelling of storm water drains and road works would be taken up,” the commissioner said.
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