After mid-day published the report highlighting how the municipal commissioner was spending billions despite criticism, I S Chahal, has  justified approving the R1.10 lakh crore spending over the last two years. He said, “We are approving projects with increased speed a few days after they reach me.” These projects are essential for the city, he added. “As an administrator, I’m approving these proposals,” he said. 
 
The Rs 1.10 lakh crore projects mainly include mega projects like Sewage Treatment Plant and Versova Dahisar Connector. We approved projects in the last two years, which also include minor projects.” Meanwhile, the Opposition claims this is arbitrary administration and demands that the civic chief declare the funding source for these projects.

Chahal further mentioned, “In the next few months, we are going to approve a few more mega projects which are needed by the city, worth Rs 20,000 crore.” These include the desalination project costing around Rs 3,500 crore, road concreting worth Rs 7,000 crore, and other water supply projects.