Durg Municipal Corporation
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Durg Municipal Corporation | |
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| Founded | 1998 |
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| Durg Utai Road, Civil Lines, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001 | |
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| Official website | |
Durg Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Durg. 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] Durg Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and administration[edit]
Durg Municipal Corporation was formed in 1998 to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Durg Municipal Corporation has 60 wards.[2] Each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years. In Durg Municipal Corporation elections held in year 2020, BJP had won 29 seats and Indian National Congress won 31 seats.[3]
Durg Municipal Corporation is governed by Indian National Congress with its candidate Dheeraj Bakliwal winning the mayoral seat.[4]
Haresh Mandavi is the commissioner of Durg Municipal Corporation.[5]
Functions[edit]
Durg 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.
- ↑ "Durg Municipal Corporation - जल्द शामिल होंगे सात गांव, प्रस्ताव को हरी झंडी, नोटिफिकेशन की तैयारी | Seven villages to be included in Durg Municipal Corporation" (in हिन्दी). Patrika News. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ↑ "Dheeraj Bakliwal is new Mayor of Durg". www.thehitavada.com. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ↑ "Durg Municipal Corporation budget 2022: किराएदारों के लिए बनेगा आवास बस स्टैंड में फ्री वाई-फाई जोन" (in हिन्दी). Nai Dunia. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ↑ "स्वच्छता सर्वेक्षण - दुर्ग नगर निगम ने मारी बाजी, पुरस्कार लेने महापौर-कमिश्नर को दिल्ली बुलावा | Durg Municipal Corporation won award in cleanliness survey" (in हिन्दी). Patrika News. 13 November 2021. Retrieved 15 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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