Imphal Municipal Corporation
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Imphal Municipal Corporation | |
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| Founded | 2014 |
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| RW5Q+V5R, National Highway 39, Thangal Bazar, Imphal, Manipur 795001 | |
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Imphal Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Imphal. 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] Imphal Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and administration[edit]
Imphal Municipal Corporation was formed in 2014. Imphal Municipal Corporation has 27 wards.[2] Each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[3][4] Parties strength in Imphal Municipal Corporation is 12 corporators from Indian National Congress, 10 fron BJP, four are Independents and one fron NPP.[5]
L Lokeshwor is the mayor of Imphal Municipal Corporation.[6]
Powers and functions[edit]
Imphal Municipal Corporation has following departments for the summarised functions[7][8][9][10][11][12]-
- 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.[13][14][15]
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.
- ↑ "Six INC Corporators, One NPP Corporator of Imphal Municipal Corporation Join BJP". The Wire. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ↑ "Manipur: Imphal Municipal Elections to be held on June 2". thenortheasttoday.com. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ↑ "Urban local bodies, IMC, and ADC elections before November ends". ifp.co.in. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ Salle K.S, Vangamla (29 July 2020). "Manipur: 6 Imphal Municipal Corporation councillors from Cong, 1 from NPP join BJP". EastMojo. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ↑ "Manipur: Imphal Municipal Corporation warns shops to have Trade License before May 25". www.insidene.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ↑ "Imphal market places shut to clean". pothashang.in. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ "Imphal street vendors demand for vending space". ukhrultimes.com. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 7 December 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.
- ↑ "Manipur : Imphal-Based Business Establishments Directed To Apply For Shop Licence By May 25". northeasttoday.in. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ↑ "Lamphel site fails to attract Khwairamband street vendors 'Vamoose after 8 am' order leaves many high and dry". thesangaiexpress. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 19 August 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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