Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation Explained

Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing part of Indian city of Hyderabad, known as Bandlaguda Jagir. 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] Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration

Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 22 wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.^[2]

Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Ms Latha Goud^{[3] [4]} and administered by Municipal CommissionerVenugopal Reddy.^[5]

Functions

Bandlaguda Jagir Municipal Corporationis created for the following functions:^{[6] [7]}

• 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.^{[8] [9] [10]}

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.

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
2. News: Rehman . Esa Bin Abdul . 14 wards identified as sensitive in Bandlaguda . 18 June 2022 . thehansindia.com . 21 January 2020 . en.
3. News: Maitreyi . M. l Melly . Newly-elected Mayors get on with the job . 18 June 2022 . The Hindu . 5 February 2020 . en-IN.
4. News: Telangana: Polls to 130 ULBs on Jan 22, quotas for women, SC, STs announced . 18 June 2022 . The Indian Express . 6 January 2020 . en.
5. News: Rehman . Esa Bin Abdul . Hyderabad : Rs 3 crore sanctioned for metalling of Kismatpur road . 18 June 2022 . thehansindia.com . 1 October 2021 . en.
6. News: Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term . 18 May 2022 . www.elections.in.
7. 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.
8. News: Jadhav . Radheshyam . Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds . 18 May 2022 . www.thehindubusinessline.com . 3 December 2020 . en.
9. News: Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report . 18 May 2022 . Business Today . 2 December 2021 . en.
10. 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.