Archive · 12 Dec 2025
MP Government Grants Sanction Powers for Simhastha Works
The government of Madhya Pradesh has given special powers to the Mayor in Council (MiC) and President in Council.
These powers allow them to approve spending on projects related to Simhastha, a big religious event.
If they don't approve a project within a month, the Commissioner can step in.
The Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) also got special financial powers.
The UMC Commissioner can approve projects up to Rs 10 crore, the Mayor can approve up to Rs 20 crore, and the MiC can approve projects costing more than Rs 20 crore.
This is to make sure everything is ready for Simhastha quickly and efficiently.
Madhya Pradesh government granted sanction powers for Simhastha-related works to Mayor in Council (MiC) and President in Council.
Powers are provided under Municipal Corporation’s rule 251 and Nagar PalikaParishad/Nagar Parishad rules 237 and 239.
If MiC or President in Council does not approve a sanction proposal within a month, the Commissioner, Urban Administration and Development, may grant permission.
Separate financial powers issued to Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) authorities.
UMC Commissioner empowered with financial authority up to Rs 10 crore, Mayor can sanction from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore, and MiC can approve works costing more than Rs 20 crore.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh state government
- What
- Granted sanction powers for Simhastha-related works to Mayor in Council (MiC) and President in Council
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To expedite approvals for Simhastha-related projects
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday
- Authorities Empowered
- Mayor in Council (MiC), President in Council, UMC Commissioner, Mayor, UMC
- Financial Powers
- UMC Commissioner: Rs 10 crore, Mayor: Rs 10-20 crore, MiC: Above Rs 20 crore
- Rules Applied
- Municipal Corporation’s rule 251, Nagar PalikaParishad/Nagar Parishad rules 237 and 239