Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation

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Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
Leadership
Mayor
Vacant
Commissioner/ Administrator
Mr. Radhabinod Aribam Sharma, IAS
Deputy Mayor
Vacant
Seats96
Elections
Last election
2017
Website
www.mbmc.gov.in/en

The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Mira-Bhayandar in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It consists of democratically elected members, headed by a mayor who administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members of the state's leading political parties hold elected offices in the corporation.

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History

The municipal corporation is in Bhayandar. 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] Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town. The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is the civic body governing the city of Mira-Bhayandar in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It consists of democratically elected members and is headed by a Mayor who oversees the administration of city infrastructure, public services, and municipal governance. [2] Members of major political parties hold elected offices in the corporation.

Geographical Significance

Total Area: 79.4 sq. km

Boundaries: East: Sanjay Gandhi National Park West: Arabian Sea North: Vasai-Virar region South: Borivali, Mumbai

Mira-Bhayandar has a coastal ecosystem with extensive mangrove forests and tidal creeks, making it an ecologically sensitive zone. [3]

List of Municipal Commissioners

Municipal Commissioners of MBMC
Sr. No.Commissioner's NameTerm Duration
1Shri Radhabinod A. Sharma (IAS)07-03-2025 – Present
2Shri Sanjay Shripatrao Katkar (IAS)09-08-2023 – 07-03-2025
3Shri Dilip Dhole03-03-2021 – 09-08-2023
4Dr. Vijay Rathod (IAS)25-06-2020 – 03-03-2021
5Shri Chandrakant Dange (IAS)15-02-2020 – 25-06-2020
6Shri Balaji Khatgaonkar04-05-2018 – 15-02-2020
7Shri B. G. Pawar (IAS)09-02-2018 – 04-05-2018
8Dr. Naresh Gite (IAS)16-08-2016 – 06-02-2018
9Shri Achyut Hange21-02-2015 – 16-08-2016
10Shri Subhash Lakhe23-07-2014 – 21-02-2015
11Shri Suresh Kakani (IAS)16-12-2013 – 23-07-2014
12Shri Bharat Shitole (Additional Charge)18-10-2013 – 16-12-2013
13Shri Suresh Kakani (IAS)28-01-2013 – 18-10-2013
14Shri Vikram Kumar (IAS)12-07-2011 – 28-01-2013
15Shri Sudhir Raut (Additional Charge)01-06-2011 – 11-07-2011
16Shri Shivmurti Naik24-02-2009 – 31-05-2011
17Shri Rajiv R. Jadhav (IAS)18-03-2008 – 23-02-2009
18Shri R. D. Shinde (IAS)01-01-2008 – 17-03-2008
19Shri Sudamrao Gaikwad12-08-2005 – 31-12-2007
20Shri R. D. Shinde (IAS)02-12-2002 – 11-08-2005
21Shri Shivmurti Naik (First Municipal Commissioner)28-02-2002 – 01-12-2002

The first Municipal Commissioner of MBMC was Shri Shivmurti Naik. The following table lists the Municipal Commissioners who have served in MBMC:

MBMC continues to play a significant role in urban governance, civic infrastructure development, and public service delivery in Mira-Bhayandar.

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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.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.

Election results

2017 results

PartySeats+/-
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)61Increase2.svg 32
Shiv Sena (SHS)22Increase2.svg 8
Indian National Congress (INC)10Decrease2.svg 9
Independents (Ind)2Decrease2.svg 1
Total
95

2012 results

PartySeats
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)29
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)27
Indian National Congress (INC)19
Shiv Sena (SHS)14
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)1
Other regd. parties3
Independents (Ind)1
Total
94

List of mayors

#NameTermElectionParty
1Myra Mendonca28 August 200227 February 20052 years, 183 days2002 Nationalist Congress Party
2Nirmala Savle28 February 200527 August 20072 years, 180 days
3 Narendra Mehta 28 August 200727 February 20102 years, 183 days2007 Independent
4Tulsidas Mhatre28 February 201027 August 20122 years, 181 days Indian National Congress
5Caitlin Pereira28 August 201227 February 20152 years, 183 days2012 Nationalist Congress Party
6 Geeta Jain 28 February 201527 August 20172 years, 180 days Bharatiya Janata Party
7Dimple Mehta28 August 201727 February 20202 years, 183 days2017
8Jyotsna Hasnale28 February 202027 August 20222 years, 180 days

List of deputy mayors

Steven John Mendonca - 2007-2012

References

  1. Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. "Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation". MBMC Official Website. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  3. "About MBMC". MBMC Official Website. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  4. "Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation". MBMC Official Website. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  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.