The BMC Budget for 2022-23 had a few ideas proposed in it to generate revenue, but going by past experience, it appears this won’t add much to the civic body’s kitty. The BMC unveiled a budget of Rs 45,949.21 crore but still needs funds in thousands of crores. 

Interestingly, the BMC did not collect much revenue from the ideas mentioned in last year’s budget. In fact, pending dues with the state increased from Rs 5,274 crore to Rs 6,768 crore this year. The proposed 200 per cent property tax on unauthorised structures only resulted in Rs 1.45 crore recovery.