D Venkatesh Murthy, who is enjoying the privilege of being the longest serving Mayor, is likely to present the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) budget for the year 2013-14.

The Mayor will meet District-in-charge Minister R Ramalinga Reddy along with BBMP Commissioner M Lakshminarayana on Wednesday to discuss about various issues including new garbage tender and BBMP budget. Murthy said he is likely to present the budget. “The state government has sought a legal opinion and I heard there are no legal hurdles. When there is an elected body in the Council, officials will have no power to present the budget. The Standing Committee too does not have the power. The state government might give  special permission and I will present the budget,” he said. When asked about the details, the Mayor said CM Siddaramaiah will present the state budget on Friday.

“On Wednesday, if the CM agrees to the presentation of the BBMP budget, we will issue a notice immediately. According to Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act, we have to serve a notice seven days prior to the budget presentation. We are likely to present the budget next week,” he said.