KOLKATA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION BUDGET STATEMENT by SHRI SHOVAN CHATTERJEE MAYOR, KOLKATA 20142014----20152015 CENTRAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE 20th June 2014 BUDGET STATEMENT by SHRI SHOVAN CHATTERJEE MAYOR, KOLKATA 20142014----20152015 CORRIGENDUM BUDGET STATEMENT 2014-2015 Page Para Line No. Printed To be read as No. No. (of Para) 23 4.65 4 Moukhali Monikhali Renovation and beautification works Renovation and beautification works have also been completed in Maniktala have also been completed in Kankurgachi Market, Porua Panya Maniktala Kankurgachi Market, Bithika and Santoshpur non-KMC Porua Panya Bithika and Santoshpur markets in the city, as per desire of markets in the city. As per desire of 27 4.83 6 Hon’ble Chief Minister subsequent to Hon’ble Chief Minister, subsequent the disastrous fire incident at Surya to the disastrous fire incident at Sen Market. The Department has Surya Sen Market, the Department conducted survey of all 356 markets in has conducted survey of all 356 the city and has compiled a detailed markets in the city and has compiled report. a detailed report. 29 4.87 5 I proposed I propose 33 4.104 2 clinics of Kolkata clinics of KMC 40 4.132 5 5485m 5485 nos. BUDGET STAAATEMENT 2014-2015 Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mr. Chairman Sir,,, 1.1 With your permission, I rise to present the budget estimates of Kolkata Municipal Corporation for the year 2014-2015 along with the revised estimates of receipts and expenditures for the year 2013-2014. 1.2 In pursuance of the provision of sub-section (5) of Section 131 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, I hereby present to the Corporation for adoption under sub-Section (1) thereof, the budget estimates which are estimated receipts and expenditures for the year 2014-15. 1.3 In pursuance of Section 131 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 and in accordance with the traditionally practiced procedures, allocation of funds has been made under the following six heads : i) Water Supply, Sewerage & Drainage ii) Roads Development & Maintenance iii) Bustee Services iv) Commercial Projects v) Solid Waste Management vi) General The same has been incorporated in Volume-II of the Budget Estimates, 2014-2015. 1.4 In terms of the provision of sub-Section (3) of Section 131, the rates at which taxes, surcharges, fees etc, will be levied by the Corporation in the year 2014-15 have been incorporated in Volume-I and are placed along with the Budget Estimates for adoption. 1.5 The Volume-II of the Budget Estimates contains heads of accounts and allocation of fund under the Boroughs. 1.6 The inventory of immovable properties of Kolkata Municipal Corporation is 3 also placed along with the Budget Estimates for 2014-15 in terms of Section 540(3) of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act 1980. I must emphasize that updation of this kind of inventory in a dynamic organization like KMC has to be an ongoing process. REVENUE BUDGET 2.1 The position of Revised Estimates for 2013-14 in respect of Revenue Fund is as under : ` in lakh Opening Balance as on 01.04.2012 ó ó ó (ñ) 25,488.24 Actual Receipts & Payments of 2012-13 Receipts 2,33,559.03 Expenditure 2,29,280.73 Opening Balance as on 01.04.2013 ó ó ó (ñ) 21,209.94 2013-14 Revised Expenditure 2,31,796.37 Revised Receipts 2,18,970.97 Balance on 31.03.2014 ó ó ó (-) 34,035.34 2.2 Initially, the year-end deficit for 2013-14 was estimated at ` 14,541.26 lakh. However, as per the revised estimate the deficit is expected to be ` 12,825.40 lakh. This financial year opens with a cumulative deficit of ` 34,035.34 lakh under the revenue fund of Kolkata Municipal Corporation. RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURE- A COMPARATIVE PICTURE 3.1 In 2014-15, the income is estimated at ` 2,68,566.39 lakh while the expenditure at ` 2,85,111.55Lakh. Taking into account the opening deficit of ` 34,035.34 lakh, it is expected that the year 2014-15 will close with a cumulative deficit of ` 50,580.50 lakh : 4 ` in lakh Opening Balance as on 01.04.2014 (ñ) 34,035.34 Estimated Income during 2014-15 2,68,566.39 Estimated Expenditure during 2014-15 2,85,111.55 Estimated closing balance as on 31.03.2015 (ñ) 50,580.50 3.2 The following table will indicate the growth of Receipts under various sources and expenditure of Revenue Fund : REVENUE RECEIPT ` in lakh (Pre-Audited) Budget Revised Budget Actual for Estimate Estimate Estimate 2012-2013 2013-2014 2013-2014 2014-2015 A. Tax Revenue 84714.15 76520.81 65692.22 77010.55 B. Non Tax Revenue 45012.35 55849.95 55612.65 63610.84 C. Public Private Partnership 16243.68 25010.00 255.00 25010.10 (A+B+C) Total Revenue from Internal Source 145970.18 157380.76 121559.87 165631.39 Government Grant 87588.85 109304.00 97411.10 102935.00 TOTAL RECEIPT 233559.03 266684.76 218970.97 268566.39 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 229280.73 281226.02 231796.37 285111.55 Surplus (+) / Deficit (-) (+) 4278.30 (-)14541.26 (-)12825.40 (-)16545.16 Overview 4.1 With our basic objective of providing improved civic amenities to our citizens, we have successfully crossed four years in attaining such goal. Earlier this year we have presented an Interim Estimate of Income& Expenditure for the 1st Quarter of 2014-15 as the Model Code of Electoral Conduct was in force. Under the able guidance of our Honíble Chief Minister and in fulfilling her much cherished dream of turning our beloved place Kolkata into a modern world class city, I am extremely proud and happy to inform you all that the present Board has achievedconsiderable success in this direction. I would like to inform this House about our initiatives in detail. 5 4.2 Providing improved civic services to our beloved citizens is our primary objective. We are trying to implement that with the best of intent and purpose. Our Water Supply Dept has already completed the landmark project of laying a 64" dia pipeline for dedicated transmission to Tallah from Palta. Construction of the 30 MGD capacity water treatment plant at Dhapa despite some initial hurdles is nearing completion. Construction of few more booster pumping stations are in the pipeline. Our ambitious project of up-gradation of the man entry brick sewer system is almost on the verge of completion. Hopefully, our fellow citizens will be substantially relieved from the menace of water logging during monsoon. Last year our Bustee Dept did some commendable job during the festive seasons by arranging for temporary toilets for the thousands of visitors. In the Health sector our achievement is remarkable so far as containment of vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue is concerned. A Vat-free Kolkata is now our motto and we are working towards it. Our SWM Department has taken initiative to build a Waste to Energy Plant at Rajarhat along with a Bird Sanctuary at Dhapa. We are also committed to provide pot-hole free roads to our citizens. In the Social Sector as well our performance has been praiseworthy so far as implementing different Governmental schemes are concerned. From this year we will provide financial assistance to the economically distressed older citizens of Kolkata through our SW&UPA Department. 4.3 We had earlier taken up the work of Riverfront Beautification along the banks of river Hooghly as a place of tourist attraction. I feel proud to inform that our work has been appreciated by one and all and we are receiving accolades from even abroad for such an endeavour. 4.4 Other beautification drives like reconstruction of median strips and construction of roadside gardens have spruced up the life of the city. Old rusty railings are being replaced by new ornamental ones. Many of the old fly-overs and bridges have been repaired and given a fresh coat of paint. 4.5 In the last Budget Speech, the Members were informed about implementation of ERP System in the Engineering and Finance & Accounts Departments following the new Chart of Accounts (COA) vis-‡-vis the Legacy System. 6 Members will be happy to know that in the last financial year, the ERP System has been successfully implemented and so is the new Chart of Accounts. This new system brings more transparency and provides meaningful and analysed information. 4.6 Our PPP model has been of great success. After completion, the maintenance and operation of the work of modern Abattoir has been handed over to an agency on PPP model. It is one of its kinds in eastern India having the most modern equipments and facilities. This will help to avoid slaughtering in the primitive manner and will be environment friendly too. The Lake Mall Multiplex project is also completed and has been opened for public use. This is also based on PPP model. The PPP initiative is being extended to such territories like construction of foot over bridges at different road junctions by inviting approach notes from interested parties. Some KMC markets are also being brought under this concept to give a facelift to such age-old buildings. All these will bring additional revenue to the KMC coffer and will improve civic amenities. 4.7 We have recently been given a huge responsibility of cleaning up the Tollyís Nullah. This proves that we are capable enough to take greater responsibilities. The fund for this project will be provided by the State Government. 4.8 We are planning to make payment to contractors, agencies etc electronically through ECS mode.