Ratlam Municipal Corporation
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Ratlam Municipal Corporation | |
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| 82GV+96X, Shastri Nagar, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh 457001.Phone: 01534 482 016 | |
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Ratlam Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing the Indian city of Ratlam. The municipal corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of a municipal corporation in Madras (Chennai) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay (Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) by 1762.[1] Ratlam Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and administration[edit]
Ratlam Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2] Ratlam Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.
Ratlam Municipal Corporation is governed by a mayor[3] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Somnath Jharia.[4]
Functions[edit]
Ratlam 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.
Revenue sources[edit]
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[7][8][9]
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.
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.
- ↑ "Ratlam: Civic body stresses on preserving city wetlands". Free Press Journal. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ↑ "Madhya Pradesh: Reservation for upcoming local bodies' elections completed". Free Press Journal. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ "Ratlam नगर निगम बजट : कोई नया कर लगेगा न बढ़ेगा | Municipal budget : No new tax will be imposed and will not increase" (in हिन्दी). Patrika News. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 30 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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