Junagadh Municipal Corporation Explained

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

History and administration

Junagadh Municipal Corporation was formed in year 2004 to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.^[2] Junagadh Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.^[3]

Junagadh Municipal Corporation is administered by commissioner as chief administrative head with the help of mayor and deputy mayor.^[4]

Functions

Junagadh 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.

Members

Party!Seats

1.		55
2.		4
3.		1
Total			60

List

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

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. News: Gupta . Anupam . City Mayors: Indian Mayors . 29 October 2021 . citymayors.com.
2. News: Khakhariya . Nimesh . Two Cities Chosen For Global Climate Change Projects Rajkot News – Times of India . 20 June 2022 . The Times of India . 3 June 2022 . en.
3. News: Junagadh Municipal Corporation elections: Defections, withdrawals put Congress in a tight spot . 20 June 2022 . The Indian Express . 19 July 2019 . en.
4. News: Khakhariya . Nimesh . Going green, Junagadh civic body set to earn carbon credits Rajkot News – Times of India . 20 June 2022 . The Times of India . 11 November 2021 . en.
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.