New Delhi, October 16, 2025: The State Election Commission (SEC) of Delhi has announced the appointment of Expenditure Observers for the upcoming bye-elections to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The vacancies have arisen following the election of one councillor as a Member of Parliament and eleven councillors as Members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Background of the Bye-Elections
In accordance with Section 7 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the State Election Commissioner, Dr. Vijay Dev, issued this notification after consultation with the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The appointments aim to ensure transparent and efficient monitoring of election expenditure during the bye-election process.
List of Appointed Expenditure Observers
The following officers from various departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi have been appointed as Election Expenditure Observers for the respective wards:
| S. No. | Name & Designation | Ward Number & Name | Assembly Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanjay Kr. Verma, Dy. Controller of Accounts (Industries) | 35 – Mundka | 8 – Mundka |
| 2 | Krishan Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (DFC) | 56 – Shalimar Bagh-B | 14 – Shalimar Bagh |
| 3 | Vinod Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (DSHM) | 65 – Ashok Vihar | 17 – Wazirpur |
| 4 | Rakesh Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (SSH, Jkp) | 74 – Chandni Chowk | 20 – Chandni Chowk |
| 5 | Gulzari Lal, Dy. Controller of Accounts (DTBH) | 76 – Chandni Mahal | 21 – Matia Mahal |
| 6 | Sunil Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (DSIIDC) | 120 – Dwarka B | 34 – Matiala |
| 7 | Radha Kishan Aggarwal, Dy. Controller of Accounts (L & B) | 128 – Dichaon Kalan | 35 – Najafgarh |
| 8 | Rajendra Kumar Bansal, Dy. Controller of Accounts (Education) | 139 – Naraina | 39 – Rajender Nagar |
| 9 | Bhagwati Prasad, Dy. Controller of Accounts (Labour) | 163 – Sangam Vihar-A, 164 – Dakshin Puri | 47 – Deoli |
| 10 | Rajesh Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (Education) | 173 – Greater Kailash | 50 – Greater Kailash |
| 11 | Anil Kumar, Dy. Controller of Accounts (DSCI) | 198 – Vinod Nagar | 57 – Patparganj |
Ensuring Fair and Accountable Elections
The appointed Expenditure Observers will play a key role in monitoring and regulating the financial conduct of candidates and political parties during the bye-election process. Their duties will include overseeing adherence to the prescribed expenditure limits, preventing financial irregularities, and ensuring compliance with election expenditure guidelines issued by the Election Commission.
Official Notification Issued
The notification, signed by Dr. Vijay Dev, State Election Commissioner, reinforces the commitment of the Election Commission towards ensuring free, fair, and transparent electoral practices in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Keyword: Delhi MCD Bye-Elections 2025
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