The bonus is an increase of Rs 2,000 over the Rs 31,000 ex gratia payment announced by the country’s richest civic body last year. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. In a matter of good news for over 83,000 employees, Union leaders have announced that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will pay a Diwali bonus of Rs 33,000 to its over 83,000.