Ambala Municipal Corporation Explained
| Ambala Municipal Corporation |
| House Type: | Municipal Corporation building |
| Leader1 Type: | Mayor |
| Leader1: | Shakti Rani Sharma |
| Leader2 Type: | Deputy Mayor |
| Leader3 Type: | Municipal Commissioner |
| Leader3: | Virendra Lather |
| Political Groups1: | Haryana Jan Chetna Party |
| Meeting Place: | Municipal Corporation, Ambala City, Haryana |
| Last Election1: | 2020 |
Ambala Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Ambala. 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] Ambala Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.[2]
History and administration
Ambala Municipal Corporation was formed in to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[3] Ambala Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.
Ambala Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Shakti Rani Sharma[4] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Sh Virender Lather.
Functions
Ambala 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
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[7] [8] [9]
Revenue from taxes
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
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.
Revenue from taxes
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
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
External links
Notes and References
- News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
- Web site: Notice Details . 2022-07-06 . www.mcambala.gov.in.
- News: Amid corruption allegations, Ambala MC Budget passed . 25 May 2022 . tribuneindia.com . 3 May 2022.
- News: Haryana: Ambala mayor adjourns house after uproar over prese . 25 May 2022 . timesofindia.com . 28 March 2022.
- News: Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term . 18 May 2022 . www.elections.in.
- News: Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life Pune News - Times of India . 18 May 2022 . The Times of India . 24 February 2017 . en.
- News: Jadhav . Radheshyam . Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds . 18 May 2022 . www.thehindubusinessline.com . 3 December 2020 . en.
- News: Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report . 18 May 2022 . Business Today . 2 December 2021 . en.
- News: If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable . 18 May 2022 . Financialexpress . 17 May 2022 . en.
