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Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation

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Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation
History
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016)
Meeting place
Town Hall, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273001.Phone: 0551 233 3015 Phone:-0132-2720781
Website
Official website

Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Gorakhpur . 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] Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration[edit]

Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2] Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 70 wards[3] and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[4]

Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Satya Pandey[5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Avinash Singh.

Functions[edit]

Gorakhpur Municipal Corporationis 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]

  1. Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. "Uttar Pradesh: Municipal bodies to deploy third genders for tax recovery". Free Press Journal. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  3. "Gorakhpur Nagar Nigam Elections 2017: Ward-wise Candidates And Municipal Corporation Details of Gorakhpur, UP | India.com". www.india.com. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  4. "Gorakhpur Nagar Nigam Election 2017 Results: BJP Wins in 27 Wards, Sitaram Jaiswal Clinches Mayor Post | India.com". www.india.com. 1 December 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  5. "Facing civic apathy, transgenders pool money and build concrete road in Gorakhpur". Hindustan Times. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  6. "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. "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.
  8. Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  10. "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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