Delhi budget on Feb 26

New Delhi, February 18

The budget session of the Delhi Assembly will begin with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's address on February 22 and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will present the annual budget on February 26.

The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Delhi Assembly met on Monday, under the chairmanship of Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, and took the decision, according to a Delhi Assembly secretariat statement.

"Being the first session of the year, the Lieutenant Governor will address the Assembly at 11 am on February 22. The formal sitting of the House will commence half-an-hour after conclusion of the Lieutenant Governor's address," it said.

Discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor's address will be initiated by Minister of Development Gopal Rai on February 23.

The Deputy Chief Minister will also present the 'Status Report of Outcome Budget 2018-2019 (as on 31.12.2018)' on the same day. — PTI