Shimla Municipal Corporation

Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the municipal corporation of Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city. 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] Shimla Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Shimla Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

Shimla Municipal Corporation
Coat of arms or logo
Seal
Logo
Municipal Corporation Building (Town Hall)
Type
Type
History
FoundedDecember 1851; 172 years ago (December 1851)
Leadership
Surinder Chauhan (INC)
Uma Kaushal (INC)
Ashish Kohli
Structure
Seats34
Political groups
Government (24)
  •   INC (24)

Opposition (10)

Length of term
5 years
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
2 May 2023
Next election
2028
Motto
Work is Worship
Meeting place
Town Hall, Shimla
Website
shimlamc.hp.gov.in

Overview

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Established in 1851, the Shimla Municipal Corporation is an elected body comprising 34 councilors (28 until 2017), five of whom are nominated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.[2] The nominations are based on prominence in the fields of social service, academics and other activities. Fifty percent of seats are reserved for women. The elections take place every five years and the mayor and deputy mayor are elected by and amongst the councilors themselves. Satya Kaundal and Shalinder Chauhan of BJP are the present Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively. The two major political parties are the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress. Communist Party of India (Marxist) has been nearing extinction with just 1 member in current corporation.[3] The administrative head of the corporation is the Municipal Commissioner who is appointed by the state government. Raipur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

Revenue sources

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The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[4][5][6]

Revenue from taxes

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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

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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.

List of wards

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There are 41 wards in MC Shimla area.[7]

No. Name Notes
01 Bharari
02 Ruldu Bhatta
03 Upper Kaithu
04 Kaithu
05 Annadale
06 Summer Hill
07 Totu
08 Majhat
09 Boileauganj
10 Kachighati
11 Tutikandi
12 Nabha
13 Phagli
14 Upper Krishna Nagar
15 Lower Krishna Nagar
16 Ram Bazar Ganj
17 Lower Bazar
18 Jakhu
19 Benmore
20 Engine Ghar
21 Sanjauli Chowk
22 Dhingudhar
23 Dhalli-1
24 Dhalli-2
25 Shanti Vihar
26 Bhatta Kufar
27 Sangti
28 Malyana
29 Panthaghati
30 Kasumpati-1
31 Kasumpati-2
32 Chotta Shimla
33 Brockhurst
34 Upper Vikas Nagar
35 Lower Vikas Nagar
36 Kangnadhar
37 Pateog
38 New Shimla
39 Khalini
40 Lower Khalini
41 Kanlog

Corporation elections

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Election 2017

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Election 2023

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Shimla Municipal Corporation". Archived from the original on 3 April 2007. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Shimla MC election results: BJP defeats Congress, creates history by winning maximum seats". Zee News.
  4. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Final delimitation of wards of Municipal Corporation Shimla for General Election to Municipal Corporation Shimla 2022". DC Shimla. Retrieved 9 March 2022.