Sagar Municipal Corporation
Sagar Municipal Corporation | |
| Formation | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Type | Municipal Corporation |
| Headquarters | Saugor |
Official language | Hindi, English |
| Leader | Sangeeta Sushil tiwari |
Key people | Rajkumar Khatri |
| Budget | 6.3 billion (2024-2025)[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Sagar Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Sagar. Sagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and administration
Sagar Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2][3] Sagar Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years. Sagar Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor[4][5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner RP Ahirwar.[6]
Functions
Sagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[7][8]
- Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority .
- Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.
- Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.
- Arrangements of water supply towards commercial,residential and industrial purposes.
- Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.
- Creation of solid waste management,public health system and sanitary services.
- Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
- Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped,old age and gender biased people.
- Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.
Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[9][10][11]
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.
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
References
- ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/sagar/news/general-conference-of-sagar-municipal-corporation-budget-of-rs-63-billion-presented-132721595.html
- ^ "Sagar: Negligence in drain cleaning will not be tolerated, says Assistant Commissioner". Free Press Journal. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Sagar: Municipal corporation immerses mortal remains of Covid patients in Narmada river as families avoid ritual". Free Press Journal. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Sagar: As Congress names Nidhi Jain as mayor candidate, BJP aspirants rise to occasion". Free Press Journal. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ Gupta, Suchandana (20 June 2012). "HC raps Election Commission, govt over Mayor by-poll in Sagar". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Sagar: Women given tips on making manure from garbage". Free Press Journal. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.