Rourkela Municipal Corporation Explained

Rourkela Municipal Corporation
Coa Pic:	RMC_ofiice.jpg
Coa Alt:	Logo of BMC
House Type:	Municipal Corporation
Motto:	Progress through Partnership for better Rourkela
Foundation:	2014
Leader1 Type:	Administrator
Leader1:	Dr. Gavali Parag Harshad
Leader2 Type:	Deputy Mayor
Leader2:	-
Leader3 Type:	Municipal Commissioner
Leader3:	Ashutosh Kulkarni, IAS
Seats:	40
Website:	Official website

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

History and administration

Rourkela Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.^[2] Rourkela Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councilor for which elections are held every 5 years.^[3]

Rourkela Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor and administered by Municipal Commissioner Dr. Subhankar Mohaptra.^[4]

Functions

Rourkela Municipal Corporation is created for the following 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

Notes and References

1. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
2. News: Affordable housing projects make no progress . 23 June 2022 . The New Indian Express . 25 May 2022.
3. News: Urban polls elude Steel City . 23 June 2022 . The New Indian Express . 10 March 2022.
4. News: Rourkela Smart City wins $1 Million in Bloomberg-2021 Global Mayors Challenge . 23 June 2022 . Pragativadi . 18 January 2022.
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.