Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation Explained

Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation
Leader1 Type:	Mayor of Jawaharnagar
Leader2 Type:	Deputy Mayor
Leader3 Type:	Municipal Commissioner
Official Language:	English
Seats:	28 Corporators
Meeting Place:	O/o Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation, Near Ambedkar Statue, Balajinagar Main Road, Jawaharnagar, Medchal-Malkajgiri District – 500 087.
Website:	Official website

Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Jawaharnagar. 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] Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration

Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation was formed in 2019 due to increase in population and development of infrastructure to meet the needs local public.^[2]

Donthagani shanthi is the Mayor of Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation.^[3]

Jyothi Reddy is the Municipal Commissioner of Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation.^[4]

Powers and functions

Jawaharnagar Municipal Corporation has following departments for the summarised 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.

See also

• List of municipal corporations in India

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
2. News: Mayabrahma . Roja . 26-year-old woman becomes youngest mayor in Hyderabad . 18 May 2022 . www.thehansindia.com . 28 January 2020 . en.
3. News: Bhingarde . Avinash . Hyderabad: Green gift to Jawahar Nagar . 18 May 2022 . www.thehansindia.com . 9 September 2020 . en.
4. News: Telangana transfers 17 officers . 18 May 2022 . Telangana Today . 29 October 2021.
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.