Mandi Municipal Corporation

Mandi Municipal Corporation
History
Founded2020; 5 years ago (2020)
Meeting place
Distt Mandi , Himachal Pradesh.PIN Code 175001.Phone (O): +91-1905-225201 Fax: +91-1905-225213.Email: dc-man-hp@nic.in
Website
Official website

Mandi Municipal Corporation (MMC) is the municipal corporation of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.[1] 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.[2] Sitamarhi Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Mandi Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

History and administration

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

Mandi Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Deepali Jaswal[4] and administered by Municipal Commissioner.

Revenue sources

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[5][6][7]

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.

References

  1. ^ "Himachal to have 5 MCs, 3 new for Solan, Palampur & Mandi". millenniumpost News Service. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  2. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Congress, BJP councillors spar over works in Mandi". Tribuneindia News Service. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Mandi: Week-long Shivratri fest ends". Tribuneindia News Service. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  5. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.