India, July 4 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has deferred the July 10 elections for 21 special and ad hoc committees due to unspecified reasons.

In a circular issued on Wednesday, the municipal secretariat said, "With reference to this notice, nomination of members for election to special and ad hoc committees were invited and stands withdrawn, as per Mayor's order. The next date for filing nomination and conduct of election to these committees will be notified as and when finalised."

On June 26, MCD announced it would hold the election for members of these committees on July 10, with the last date for filing nominations being July 3.

The special committee includes appointments, promotions, disciplinary and allied matters ...