Naturally, this means the amount is carried into the next year. Former Deputy Mayor Bhupendra Patel, too, blames it on the councillors and says the suggestions are often delayed as councillors of the same area differ on issues. While regretting that a deadline cannot be said, Municipal Commissioner G R Aloria promises the administration will meet councillors regularly to emphasise the need for early suggestions. Moreover, according to an official, certain works in the fodwari budget are cancelled at the nth hour on the late realisation that they are not feasible. Patel attributes this phenomenon to the councillors' insistence on taking up works that serve their own purpose.
Delays sometimes affect important works.
To back up their optimistic target, Aloria and Choksi claim effective planning will help them achieve their ends. Work on 40 roads has already begun, he says, adding that with zonal supervision, things will move fast. While admitting the task was challenging, Aloria claims the target will be achieved. Also there will be pressure from the elected wing because this is the pre-election year,'' he added. Asked if all the loans would come through, given the low returns, he claims that though they might be delayed by a couple of months, work would not be affected.