Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Explained
| Ludhiana Municipal Corporation |
| House Type: | Municipal Corporation |
| Term Length: | 5 years |
| Leader1 Type: | Mayor |
| Leader1: | Manav singh balkar |
| Leader2 Type: | Senior Deputy Mayor |
| Leader2: | Sham Sunder Malhotra |
| Leader3 Type: | Deputy Mayor |
| Leader3: | Sarabjit Kaur |
| Seats: | 95 |
| Structure1: | India Ludhiana Municipal Corporation 2024.svg |
| Structure1 Res: | 280px |
| Political Groups1: | Government (62) Opposition (33)
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Ludhiana Municipal Corporation or Ludhiana MC, is a local body to govern mainly urban area of Ludhiana, India.[1] 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.[2] Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
Issues
The stray cows are a menace in the Indian cities including Ludhiana.[3] [4] Cow attacks on pedestrians and vehicles often becomes deadly. Moving vehicles colliding with stationary cow on the road, is the frequent cause of deadly road accidents in India.[5] In 2021, Ludhiana MC had collected a cow cess of ₹3.5 crore. Hundreds of stray cows are seen roaming in the streets on public places.[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.
- 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.
Notes and References
- News: 2018-03-24. Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) election results 2018: Full list of ward-wise winners from all parties. The Financial Express. 27 February 2018.
- News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
- News: Nair . Rajesh B. . Stray cattle a menace on several roads . 23 February 2022 . The Hindu . 28 February 2020 . en-IN.
- News: Stray cattle menace returns to haunt road users . 23 February 2022 . The Hindu . 7 December 2019 . en-IN.
- News: Mansa stray cattle menace: Victim’s kin keep body on road, say demands not met . 23 February 2022 . The Indian Express . 24 September 2019 . en.
- News: Cow cess runs in crores, but stray-cattle menace continues in Ludhiana . 23 February 2022 . Hindustan Times . 23 July 2021 . 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.
