What are the objectives, functions and responsibilities of municipal corporations?
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A Municipal Corporation, City Corporation, Mahanagar Palika, Mahanagar Nigam or Nagar Nigam or Nagara Sabha is a local government in India that administers urban areas with a population of more than one million. The growing population and urbanization in various cities of India were in need of a local governing body that can work for providing necessary community services like health care, educational institution, housing, transport etc. by collecting property tax and fixed grant from the State Government.
The Mayor is the head of the Municipal Corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. The office of the Mayor combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting as well as ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city. As per the amended Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, a Deputy Mayor is appointed by the Mayor. The tenure of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor is five years
Executive Officers monitor the implementation of all the programs related to planning and development of the corporation with the coordination of Mayor and Councilors.
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Urban planning including town planning.Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.Planning for economic and social developmentWater supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.Fire services.Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects.Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded.Slum improvement and upgradation.Urban poverty alleviation.Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds.Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects.Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds and electric crematoriums.Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals.Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences.Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries[1]
The Mayor is the head of the Municipal Corporation, but the role is largely ceremonial as executive powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. The office of the Mayor combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting as well as ceremonial role associated with being the First Citizen of the city. As per the amended Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, a Deputy Mayor is appointed by the Mayor. The tenure of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor is five years
Executive Officers monitor the implementation of all the programs related to planning and development of the corporation with the coordination of Mayor and Councilors.
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Urban planning including town planning.Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.Planning for economic and social developmentWater supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.Fire services.Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects.Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded.Slum improvement and upgradation.Urban poverty alleviation.Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds.Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects.Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds and electric crematoriums.Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals.Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences.Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries[1]
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