Khandwa Municipal Corporation Explained

Khandwa Municipal Corporation
Leader1 Type:Mayor of Khandwa
Leader2 Type:Deputy Mayor
Leader3 Type:Municipal Commissioner
Official Language:Hindi
Meeting Place:Mahathma Gandhi Road, Independent building, Town Hall Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Ward, Madhya Pradesh 450001.
Website:Official website

Khandwa Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Khandwa. 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] Khandwa Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration

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

Khandwa Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor[3] and administered by Municipal Commissioner J J Joshi.[4]

Functions

Khandwa 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.

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: Madhya Pradesh: People of Khandwa accuse the municipal corporation of serving dirty water in the name of Narmada water . 30 May 2022 . Free Press Journal . 18 June 2021 . en.
  3. News: Madhya Pradesh: Reservation for upcoming local bodies’ elections completed . 29 May 2022 . Free Press Journal . 9 December 2020 . en.
  4. News: Execution of demolition notice against Kishore Kumar's house stopped . 30 May 2022 . The Economic Times . 14 July 2017.
  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.