Palampur Municipal Corporation Explained

Palampur Municipal Corporation
Leader1 Type:	Mayor of Palampur
Leader2 Type:	Deputy Mayor
Leader3 Type:	Municipal Commissioner
Official Language:	Hindi
Website:	Official website

Palampur Municipal Corporation (PMC) is the municipal corporation of Palampur District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.^{[1] [2]} 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.^[3] Palampur Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Palampur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

History and administration

Palampur Municipal Corporation was formed in 2020^[4] to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.Palampur Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 15 wards^[5] and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Palampur Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Punam Bali^[6] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Bikram Mahajan.^[7]

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. Web site: Himachal Govt issues notification for Palampur Municipal Corporation. 2022-02-15. Tribuneindia News Service. en.
2. Web site: Himachal to have 5 MCs, 3 new for Solan, Palampur & Mandi. 2020-10-29. millenniumpost News Service. en.
3. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
4. News: Himachal Govt issues notification for Palampur Municipal Corporation . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 26 September 2020 . en.
5. News: Palampur Municipal Corporation to have 15 wards: SDM . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 10 November 2020 . en.
6. News: Cakewalk for Cong in Palampur MC . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 13 April 2022 . en.
7. News: Commissioner seeks audit of Palampur MC accounts . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 23 March 2022 . 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.