Karur Municipal Corporation

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Karur City Municipal Corporation
History
Founded2021;2 years ago (2021)
Leadership
Thirumathi. V Kavitha Ganesan
Thiru. Dharani Saravanan
Website
https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/karur/

Karur City Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing city of Karur in Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 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] Karur City Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Karur is also one of the fastest growing cities of Tamil Nadu. Karur was a historical city and played a major role in the history of Tamil country.

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History and administration

Karur City Municipal Corporation in Karur district was formed in year 2021 and is and is one of the 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu. [2] [3] [4] It is one of the oldest municipalities in Tamil Nadu with 145 years. [5] [6] Karur City Municipal Corporation a Commissioner Mayor, a Council, a Standing Committee, a Wards Committee for facilitating various works.[ citation needed ]

Thirumathi. V Kavitha Ganesan and Thiru. Dharani Saravana,respectively are mayor and deputy mayor of Karur City Municipal Corporation.[ citation needed ]

Factors driving Karur City Municipal Corporation

Karur City Municipal Corporation is driven by following factors:

Karur City Municipal Corporation local body polls

Karur City Municipal Corporation members are elected through local body polls. [8] [9]

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