No tax hike announced

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has presented a budget of Rs. 2,694 crores for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking an increase of Rs. 396 crores from the previous year. The budget, which includes a balance of Rs. 84 lakhs, was accepted by the Commissioner and Administrator Sanjay Katkar, who emphasized that there will be no increase in taxes for residents.

In his address, Commissioner Katkar described the budget as “civic service-oriented”, focusing on enhancing public services and infrastructure. The administration aims to boost revenue through the taxation of newly developed properties and by renting out municipal facilities, including newly constructed buildings, halls, and auditoriums.

Key initiatives outlined in the budget include the completion of solar water supply projects and underground sewerage schemes, as well as prioritizing improvements in parks, health services, transportation, and education.

Notably, provisions have been made for the establishment of a 500-bed modern hospital and a dialysis centre at Mira Road, aimed at enhancing healthcare facilities in the region.

Commissioner Katkar assured residents that the absence of a tax hike means no additional financial burden on citizens. He also announced that educational materials would be distributed to students on May 1st, and a resolution has been made to enhance the water supply from the Surya Project by March 2026.

Budget Highlights:

Revenue Projections

• Property Tax: Rs. 398 crores
• Development and Similar Charges: Rs. 195 crores
• Local Body Tax: Rs. 408 crore 48 lakhs
• Water Supply: Rs. 209 crore 92 lakhs
• Fire Brigade Fee: Rs 59 crore 48 lakhs
• Real Estate: Rs 10 crore 90 lakhs
• Advertisement Fee: Rs. 6 crores
• Government Grant: Rs. 378 crores 46 lakhs
• Loan: Rs. 39 crores 42 lakhs

Expenditure Highlights:

• Land Acquisition for Development: Rs. 40 crores
• Surya Project: Increased funding
• Water Supply Pipeline: Rs. 131 crore 34 lakh
• Underground Sewerage (Part 1): Rs. 74 crores
• Underground Sewerage (Part 2): Rs. 60 crores
• Women and Child Welfare: Rs. 6 crore 45 lakh
• Education and Sports: Rs. 12 crore 87 lakh
• Transportation: Rs. 35 crores
• Park Tree Authority: Rs. 54 crores 37 lakhs
• Solid Waste Management: Rs. 174 crores