Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Bhavnagar. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras (Chennai) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay (Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) by 1762.[1] Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Leadership | |
Bharatbhai Barad, BJP | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 52 Councillors |
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Political groups | Government
Opposition
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2021 |
Next election | 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
| Bhavnagar Mahanagar Seva Sadan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat | |
| Website | |
| www | |
History and administration edit
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2] Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 52 wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[3]
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Kirtibala Danidhariya[4] and administered by Municipal Commissioner .
Functions edit
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[5][6]
- Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority .
- Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.
- Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.
- Arrangements of water supply towards commercial, residential and industrial purposes.
- Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.
- Creation of solid waste management, public health system and sanitary services.
- Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
- Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped, old age and gender biased people.
- Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.
Revenue sources edit
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[7][8][9]
Revenue from taxes edit
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation.
- Property tax.
- Profession tax.
- Entertainment tax.
- Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax.
- Advertisement tax.
Revenue from non-tax sources edit
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.
- Water usage charges.
- Fees from Documentation services.
- Rent received from municipal property.
- Funds from municipal bonds.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "gandhinagar: Govt Sanctions 26cr For Water Supply Works | Ahmedabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Bhavnagar Municipal Election Result 2021: BJP wins 44 of 52 seats, Congress 8". India Today. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Gujarat: President hands over 1,088 EWS houses in Bhavnagar". The Indian Express. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.