Birgaon Municipal Corporation
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Birgaon Municipal Corporation | |
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| Founded | 2020 |
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| Durga Nagar, Birgoan, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492003 | |
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| Official website | |
Birgaon Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Birgaon. 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] Birgaon Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and administration[edit]
Birgaon Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Birgaon Corporation has been categorised into 40 wards[2] and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[3]
Birgaon Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Nandlal Devangan[4] and from Indian National Congress party and administered by Municipal Commissioner Dr. S. Bhartidasan.[5]
Functions[edit]
Birgaon Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[6][7]
- 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[edit]
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[8][9][10]
Revenue from taxes[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ↑ "Congress leads on 19 wards in Birgaon Municipal Corporation, know the condition of BJP". newsdayexpress.com. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ↑ "Congress dominated in Birgaon Municipal Corporation, rebels spoiled the game, now manipulations for the mayor started". www.patrika.com. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ↑ "Cong wins mayor post in Birgaon municipal corporation". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ↑ "Collector Raipur takes over as Administrator of Municipal Corporation Birgaon". reportwire.in. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ↑ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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