Question : PERFORMANCE OF MCD

(a): whether attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item captioned `MCD has failed to perform its primary functions` CAG` appearing in the `Hindustan Times` dated April 1, 2002;

(b): if so, the facts of the matter reported therein;

(c): whether there are two basic functions of MCD to be performed viz. checking of unauthorised constructions and keeping the city clean;

(d): if so, whether the MCD has failed in executing both these basic duties;

(e): if so, the reasons therefor;

(f): whether the unauthorized constructions have increased by five times between 1996 and 2000 as has been pointed out in the CAG Report;

(g): if so, whether the Government propose to fix the accountability/responsibility of those responsible for failing in the execution of the basic duties;

(h): if so, the details thereof;

(i): whether the Government propose to remove all unauthorized constructions and encroachments from the public land and to keep the city neat and clean; and

(j): if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )

(a): Yes, Sir.


(b): The matter relate to the report of CAG on the performance of MCD in regard to its two basic functions i.e. checking of unauthorised construction and keeping the city clean.


(c)to(e): The MCD has reported that apart from these two functions, there are other obligatory functions performed by it. It has further informed that it is carrying out the basic functions effectively.

(f)to(h): MCD has reported that there has been an increase in the unauthorised constructions due to various reasons including large influx of people from outside Delhi. However, it is making all efforts to apply mandatory bye-laws to avoid the menace of unauthorised construction. Action is also taken against the defaulting officials for dereliction of their duties, as and when such instances are noticed.


(i)&(j): Detection of, and action against, unauthorised construction is a continuous and on-going process and appropriate action is taken as per the relevant laws.