Mayor of Mumbai
| Mayor of Mumbai |
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| Term length | 2.5 |
| Formation | 1931 |
| Website | http://mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlmayoffice |
The Mayor of Mumbai is the first citizen of the Indian city of Mumbai. The person is the chief of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, but his/her role is largely ceremonial as the real powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. The Mayor also plays a functional role in deliberating over the discussions in the Corporation. [1]Shraddha Jadhav (belonging to the Shiv Sena political party) is the current Mayor of Mumbai.[2].
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[edit] Current Mayor
The current mayor is Mrs. Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav of the Shiv Sena, elected in 2009 with 114 votes against her opponent from the Congress, Priscilla Kadam who got 95 votes.[3] She is the fifth woman Mayor till date. MCGM has a record of giving five woman Mayors to the financial capital of the country, Mumbai. With Smt. Sulochana M. Modi of Congress taking the charge of Mumbai Mayor in 1956–57 followed by Smt. Niramala Samant - Prabhavalkar (Congress) in 1994-95, Mrs. Vishakha Raut (Shiv Sena) in 1997-98 and Dr. (Smt.) Shubha U. Raul (Shiv Sena) in 2007-09.
[edit] History of the Office
The designation of 'Chairmen' of Mumbai since 1873 was changed into 'President' of the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai which later changed into that of 'His Worship the Mayor', Mumbai Municipal Corporation from November 1931.
[edit] Election of the Mayor
He/She is elected from within the ranks of the council in a quinquennial election. The elections are conducted in all 227 wards in the city to elect corporators. The party that wins the maximum number of seats holds an internal voting to decide the mayor.
The tenure of the Mayor is two and a half years.
[edit] Mayors of Mumbai
| Year | Mayor | Political Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931–1932 | Mr. J. B. Boman Behram | ||
| 1932–1933 | Mr. V. N. Chandavarkar | ||
| 1933–1934 | Dr. Moreshwar Chintaman Javle | ||
| 1934–1935 | Mr. Hooseinally M. Rahimtoola | ||
| 1935–1936 | Mr. Khurshed Framji Nariman | ||
| 1936–1937 | Mr. Jamnadas M. Mehta | ||
| 1937–1938 | Dr. Elijah Moses | ||
| 1938–1939 | Mr. Sultan M. Chinoy | ||
| 1939–1940 | Mr. Behram N. Karanjia | ||
| 1940–1941 | Mr. Mathooradas Tricamjee | ||
| 1941–1942 | Dr. J.A. Collaco | ||
| 1942–1943 | Mr. Yusuf J. Meherally | ||
| 1943–1944 | Dr. M. D. D. Gilder, Mr. M. R. Masani | ||
| 1944–1945 | Mr. Nagindas T. Master | ||
| 1945–1946 | Dr. Jos. Alban D'Souza | ||
| 1946–1947 | Mr. Mohamedbhoy I.M. Rowjee | ||
| 1947–1948 | Mr. A. P. Sabavala | ||
| 1948–1949 | Dr. M. U. Mascarenhas | ||
| 1949–1950 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
| 1950–1951 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
| 1951–1952 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
| 1952–1953 | Mr. Ganpatishankar N. Desai | ||
| 1953–1954 | Dr. P. A. Dias | ||
| 1954–1955 | Mr. Dahyabhai V. Patel | ||
| 1955–1956 | Mr. N. C. Pupala | ||
| 1956–1957 | Smt. Sulochana M. Modi | Indian National Congress | First woman mayor of Mumbai |
| 1956–1957 | Mr. Salebhoy Abdul Kader | ||
| 1957 - 1957 | Dr. Simon C. Fernandes | ||
| 1957–1958 | Mr. M. V. Donde | ||
| 1958–1959 | Mr. S. S. Mirajkar | ||
| 1959–1960 | Mr. P. T. Borale | ||
| 1960–1961 | Mr. Vishnuprasad N. Desai | ||
| 1961–1962 | Mr. V. B. Worlikar | ||
| 1962–1963 | Dr. N. N. Shah | ||
| 1963–1964 | Mr. E. A. Bandookwala | ||
| 1964–1965 | Dr. B. P. Divgi | ||
| 1965–1966 | Mr. M. Madhavan | ||
| 1966–1967 | Mr. S. R. Patkar | ||
| 1967–1968 | Dr. J. Leon D'Souza | ||
| 1968–1969 | Dr. R. N. Kulkarni | ||
| 1969–1970 | Mr. J. K. Joshi | ||
| 1970–1971 | Dr. S. G. Patel | ||
| 1971–1972 | Dr. H. S. Gupte | ||
| 1972–1973 | Mr. R. K. Ganatra | ||
| 1973–1974 | Mr. Sudhir G. Joshi | ||
| 1974–1975 | Mr. B. K. Boman -Behram | ||
| 1975–1976 | Mr. N. D. Mehta | ||
| 1976–1977 | Mr. Manohar G. Joshi | Shiv Sena | |
| 1977–1978 | Mr. Murli S. Deora | Indian National Congress | |
| 1978 - 1978 | Mr. V. S. Mahadik | ||
| 1978–1979 | Mr. R. K. Chimbulkar | ||
| 1979–1980 | Mr. R. K. Chimbulkar | ||
| 1980–1981 | Mr. Baburao H. Shete | ||
| 1981–1982 | Dr. A. U. Memon | ||
| 1982–1983 | Dr. P. S. Pai | ||
| 1983–1984 | Mr. M. H. Bedi | ||
| 1984–1985 | Corporation was superseded by an Administrator | ||
| 1985–1986 | Mr. Chhagan C. Bhujbal | Shiv Sena | |
| 1986–1987 | Mr. Datta Nalawade | ||
| 1987–1988 | Dr. Ramesh Y. Prabhoo | ||
| 1988–1989 | Mr. C. S. Padwal | ||
| 1989–1990 | Mr. Sharad N. Acharya | ||
| 1990–1991 | Mr. Chhagan C. Bhujbal | Shiv Sena | |
| 1991–1992 | Mr. Diwakar N. Raote | ||
| 1992–1993 | Mr. C. D. Handore | ||
| 1993–1994 | Mr. R. R. Singh | ||
| 1994–1995 | Smt. Niramala Samant - Prabhavalkar | Indian National Congress | Second woman mayor of Mumbai |
| 1995–1996 | Mr. R. T. Kadam | ||
| 1996–1997 | Mr. Milind Vaidya | Shiv Sena | |
| 1997–1998 | Mrs. Vishakha Raut | Shiv Sena | Third woman mayor of Mumbai |
| 1998–1999 | Mr. Nandu Satam | Shiv Sena | |
| 1999–2002 | Mr. Hareshwar Patil | Shiv Sena | |
| 2002–2005 | Mr. Mahadeo B. Deole | Shiv Sena | |
| 2005–2007 | Shri. Dattaji Dalvi | Shiv Sena | |
| 2007–2009 | Dr. (Smt.) Shubha U. Raul | Shiv Sena | Fourth woman mayor of Mumbai |
| 2009 - Present | Mrs. Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav | Shiv Sena | Fifth woman mayor of Mumbai Second time when the mayor was elected by raising of hands and not by secret ballot. |
[edit] See also
- Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai(MCGM) or Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai (for details on the buildings architecture)
- Coat of arms of Mumbai
- Administrative divisions of Mumbai
- Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai
- Sheriff of Mumbai
[edit] References
- ^ MCGM Website. http://mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlmayoffice
- ^ CNN-IBN - http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shiv-senas-jadhav-elected-mayor-of-mumbai/106250-37.html - Retrieved on December 5, 2010
- ^ Daily News & Analysis http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sena-retains-mumbai-bastion-jadhav-is-mayor_1318893 Accessed on January 20, 2011
- Official List of Mayors of Bombay - http://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qllisthistory
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