Ambala Municipal Corporation

Ambala Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
Municipal Corporation building
History
Founded2016; 8 years ago (2016)
Leadership
Shakti Rani Sharma
Virendra Lather
Structure
Political groups
Haryana Jan Chetna Party
Elections
Last election
2020
Meeting place
Municipal Corporation, Ambala City, Haryana
Website
www.mcambala.gov.in

Ambala Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Ambala. 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] Ambala Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.[2]

History and administration

Ambala Municipal Corporation was formed in to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[3] Ambala Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Ambala Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Shakti Rani Sharma[4] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Sh Virender Lather.[3]

Functions

Ambala 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

The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[7][8][9]

Revenue from taxes

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

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

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

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

References

  1. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Notice Details". www.mcambala.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  3. ^ a b "Amid corruption allegations, Ambala MC Budget passed". tribuneindia.com. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Haryana: Ambala mayor adjourns house after uproar over prese". timesofindia.com. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.