Junagadh Municipal Corporation

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Junagadh Municipal Corporation

Junāgadha Mahānagarapālikā
Junagadh Municipal Corporation logo.png
Type
Type
History
Founded2004;20 years ago (2004)
Leadership
Dr. Om Prakash (IAS)
Mayor
Geetaben Parmar, BJP
Girishbhai Kotecha, BJP
Structure
Seats60
Junagadh Municipal Corporation 2019.svg
Political groups
Government (55)
  •   BJP (55) [1]

Opposition (5)

Length of term
5 years
Elections
Last election
July 2019
Next election
2024
Meeting place
Junagadh, Gujarat
Website
junagadhmunicipal.org

Junagadh Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Junagadh. 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] Junagadh Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

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History and administration

Junagadh Municipal Corporation was formed in year 2004 to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. [3] Junagadh Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years. [4]

Junagadh Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Gitaben Mohanbhai Parmar and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rajesh M. Tanna (I.A.S.). [5]

Functions

Junagadh Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions: [6] [7]

Members

2019 Junagadh Municipal Corporation election results [8] [9]
#PartySeats
1. BJP 55
2. NCP 4
3. INC 1
Total60

List

junagadhmunicipal.org/ward-wise-list-of-corporators/

Revenue sources

The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government. [10] [11] [12]

Revenue from taxes

Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.

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