Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation Explained

Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation
Leader1 Type:Mayor
Leader1:Bharatbhai Barad
Leader2 Type:Deputy Mayor
Seats:52 corporators
Structure1:Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation 2021.svg
Structure1 Res:250px
Political Groups1:Government

Opposition

Meeting Place:Bhavnagar Mahanagar Seva Sadan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Last Election1:2021
Next Election1:2026
Party1:BJP
Term Length:5 years

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.

History and administration

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

Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[5] [6]

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.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
  2. News: gandhinagar: Govt Sanctions 26cr For Water Supply Works Ahmedabad News - Times of India . 20 June 2022 . The Times of India . 4 June 2022 . en.
  3. News: Bhavnagar Municipal Election Result 2021: BJP wins 44 of 52 seats, Congress 8 . 20 June 2022 . India Today . 23 February 2021 . en.
  4. News: Gujarat: President hands over 1,088 EWS houses in Bhavnagar . 20 June 2022 . The Indian Express . 29 October 2021 . en.
  5. News: Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term . 18 May 2022 . www.elections.in.
  6. 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.
  7. News: Jadhav . Radheshyam . Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds . 18 May 2022 . www.thehindubusinessline.com . 3 December 2020 . en.
  8. News: Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report . 18 May 2022 . Business Today . 2 December 2021 . en.
  9. 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.