Panipat Municipal Corporation Explained

Municipal Corporation Panipat
Type:Municipal Corporation
Abbreviation:MCP
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Avneet Kaur
Formerly:Municipal Council

Municipal Corporation of Panipat or Panipat Municipal Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the UA city Panipat in Panipat district, Haryana, India. This was a municipal council established in 1867.In 2010 this was converted as Municipal Corporation.[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] Panipat Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

History and administration

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

Panipat Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor[5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Yashender Singh.[6]

Geography

The Panipat Municipal Corporation located at 29.3937°N 76.9694°W in Panipat in the state of Haryana, India.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipal Corporations Panipat. ulbharyana.gov.in. 2020-03-30.
  2. Web site: Panipat Municipal Corporation: Latest News, Videos and Photos of Panipat Municipal Corporation Times of India. The Times of India. 2020-03-30.
  3. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
  4. News: MC sets up enforcement wing for demolition drives in Panipat . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 11 January 2022 . en.
  5. News: ULB minister’s surprise to Panipat MC: 2 staffers terminated for dereliction of duty . 21 June 2022 . Hindustan Times . 11 May 2022 . en.
  6. News: 64 unauthorised colonies in Panipat likely to be regularised . 21 June 2022 . Tribuneindia News Service . 30 May 2022 . en.