Karur City Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing city of Karur in Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 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] Karur City Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Karur is also one of the fastest growing cities of Tamil Nadu. Karur was a historical city and played a major role in the history of Tamil country.
Karur City Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Leadership | |
Thirumathi. V Kavitha Ganesan | |
Thiru. Dharani Saravanan | |
| Website | |
| https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/karur/ | |
History and administration edit
Karur City Municipal Corporation in Karur district was formed in year 2021 and is and is one of the 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu.[2][3][4] It is one of the oldest municipalities in Tamil Nadu with 145 years.[5][6] Karur City Municipal Corporation a Commissioner Mayor, a Council, a Standing Committee, a Wards Committee for facilitating various works.[citation needed]
Thirumathi. V Kavitha Ganesan and Thiru. Dharani Saravana,respectively are mayor and deputy mayor of Karur City Municipal Corporation.[citation needed]
Factors driving Karur City Municipal Corporation edit
Karur City Municipal Corporation is driven by following factors:
- Population Growth.
- Increase in annual Income.
- Improvement of Roads.
- Providing drinking water.
- Improving landscape.
- Improving employment opportunities.[7]
- Improving relations between police and public.
- Waste Management.
- Arranging facilities during natural calamities.
- Establishing industrial units.
- Providing sewage connection.
Karur City Municipal Corporation local body polls edit
Karur City Municipal Corporation members are elected through local body polls.[8][9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ "Ordinances promulgated for upgrading four TN municipalities to corporations". The New Indian Express. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "Tambaram, Kancheepuram to become Municipal Corporations". The Hindu. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "TN CM revives 'Singara Chennai' project, sets up 6 new corporations". Hindustan Times. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Jaisankar, C. (8 January 2020). "Demand for corporation status". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu to have six more corporations, 28 municipalities - ET RealEstate". ETRealty.com. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "TN govt set to implement urban employment scheme". The Indian Express. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Ahead of polls to urban local bodies, TN to have six more corporations, 28 new municipalities". The New Indian Express. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ "DMK & AIADMK gear up for local body polls in 9 districts". The Federal. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.