Jammu Municipal Corporation
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Jammu Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Leadership | |
Chander Mohan Gupta, BJP | |
Purnima Sharma, BJP | |
Rahul Yadav | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 75 |
 | |
Political groups | Government (43)
Opposition (14)
Others (18)
|
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Last election | 2018 |
Next election | 2023 |
| Meeting place | |
| Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Website | |
| jmcjammu | |
Jammu Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing the city of Jammu. Jammu Municipal Corporation is headed by the city's Mayor and governed by the Commissioner.
History and administration
[edit]Jammu Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town based on the needs of the local population.[2][3] Jammu Corporation has been categorized into wards; each ward[4] is headed by a councilor, for which elections are held every five years.
Jammu Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rahul Yadav.
Functions
[edit]Jammu Municipal Corporation was 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 authorizing use of land for various purposes.
- Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.
- Arrangements of water supply for 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 aspects like the development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
- Working for the development of weaker sections of 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.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "BJP Sweeps Jammu Municipal Elections, Wins 43 Seats in 75-Member Body". The Wire. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Jammu Municipal Corporation, JKPCC Discuss Modalities For Implementation Of MSW Rules". indiaeducationdiary.in. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Administrative Council overhauls the Jammu Municipal Corporation". dailyexcelsior.com. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Official Website of Jammu Municipal Corporation". www.jmcjammu.org. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "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.