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Bhopal Councillor Demands Audit of ₹183.04 Crore Education Tax Expenditure
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:38 AM
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A Congress councillor in Bhopal has called for a detailed audit of the ₹183.04 crore education tax collected over the past 4.5 years, alleging that only ₹13.25 crore was spent on school development while many projects were left unfinished.
A Congress councillor in Bhopal has demanded a comprehensive audit of the ₹183.04 crore education tax levied by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation over the last 4½ years. The councillor claims that only ₹13.25 crore of the collected amount was actually spent on school development, while a number of proposed projects were either abandoned or never completed.
The councillor pointed out that the municipal corporation’s audit reports show a significant discrepancy between the money collected and the expenditure recorded. He has requested the municipal corporation to disclose detailed accounts and to explain why large portions of the tax have not been utilized for the intended purpose.
The demand comes amid growing concerns among parents and teachers about the lack of basic infrastructure in government schools, including furniture and toilets. The councillor’s call for an audit is seen as an attempt to hold the municipal authorities accountable for the use of public funds.
The municipal corporation has yet to respond formally to the demand, but the issue is likely to prompt further scrutiny from local media and civic groups.
The councillor pointed out that the municipal corporation’s audit reports show a significant discrepancy between the money collected and the expenditure recorded. He has requested the municipal corporation to disclose detailed accounts and to explain why large portions of the tax have not been utilized for the intended purpose.
The demand comes amid growing concerns among parents and teachers about the lack of basic infrastructure in government schools, including furniture and toilets. The councillor’s call for an audit is seen as an attempt to hold the municipal authorities accountable for the use of public funds.
The municipal corporation has yet to respond formally to the demand, but the issue is likely to prompt further scrutiny from local media and civic groups.