Deoghar Municipal Corporation

Further information: Deoghar and Deoghar district

Deoghar Municipal Corporation देवघर नगर निगम
Emblem of the Deoghar Municipal Corporation
History
Founded	2010;15 years ago (2010)
Leadership
Mayor	Rita Raj Khaware
Deputy Mayor	Nitu Devi
Municipal Commissioner	Rohit Sinha, IAS [1]
Seats	36
Elections
Last election	2018
Next election	2025
Meeting place
Court Road, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India - 814112
Website
udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ulb/deoghar/Deoghar.aspx

Deoghar Municipal Corporation (DMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Deoghar and the surrounding areas in Deoghar subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India. ^{[2] [3] [4]} Established in 2010 by a Special Act, brought by the Government of Jharkhand, Deoghar Municipal Corporation is headed by the Mayor of the city and governed by a Commissioner. ^{[5] [6]} It functions under the provisions of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011 and has been formed to improve the city's infrastructure and cleanliness. ^{[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]}

History

The Deoghar Municipal Corporation was officially established on 26 June, 2010 following the merger of the Deoghar Municipality and the Jasidih Notified Area Committee (NAC). ^[12] This reorganization was executed by Government of Jharkhand, which empowers the state government to designate urban areas as Municipal Corporations based on criteria such as population size and infrastructure requirements.

Prior to the merger, Deoghar functioned as a municipality, while Jasidih operated as a NAC. ^[13] The restructuring aimed to streamline urban governance and enhance service delivery in the region. Following the merger, Deoghar also became one of the Municipal Corporations in Jharkhand. ^[14]

In 2019, Deoghar Municipal Corporation received a national Swachhta Excellency Award which was presented by the Prime Minister of India. The recognition was based on assessments of cleanliness, community participation and sanitation facilities under the Swachh Bharat Mission. ^[15]

In October 2020, the newly constructed building of the Deoghar Municipal Corporation was inaugurated by Chief Minister, Hemant Soren. Built at an estimated cost of 21 crore by the Jharkhand Urban Development Corporation Limited, the building covers approximately 89,993 square feet, making it one of the largest civic structures in Jharkhand. It features modern amenities, including a park, a fountain and a rainwater harvesting system, designed to support administrative functions while incorporating sustainable infrastructure practices. ^{[16] [17]}

Administrative setup

The provision of Jharkhand Municipal Act 2011 defines the power of Deoghar Municipal Corporation. ^[7] The corporation consists of 36 municipal wards, each represented by an elected councillor. ^{[18] [19]} The elected body is headed by a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. In addition, the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state government, oversees the administrative functions of the corporation. ^[5]

Since July 2024, Rohit Sinha is the current Municipal Commissioner of Deoghar Municipal Corporation. ^{[20] [21]}

The administrative role of the Deoghar Municipal Corporation includes:

• Implementation of decisions taken by the elected council.

• Management of urban services and infrastructure within city limits.

• Supervising day to day municipal governance through officials and staff.

Functions

Deoghar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions: ^{[5] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29]}

• Solid waste management.
• Street light management.
• Approval of construction of new building and regulation of land use.
• Issuance of birth and death certificate.
• Construction and maintenance of municipal roads and drains.
• Slum Management & encroachment removal.
• Development & maintenance of burial grounds and crematoriums.
• Regulation of slaughter houses.
• Prevention of food adulteration.
• Preventive health care.
• Management of storm water and waste water drainage.

Revenue

The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government. ^{[30] [5] [31] [32]}

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

• Ranchi Municipal Corporation
• Dhanbad Municipal Corporation
• Giridih Municipal Corporation
• Medininagar Municipal Corporation

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