Srinagar Municipal Corporation

Srinagar Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Srinagar. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with the formation of the municipal corporation in Chennai in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Mumbai and Kolkata by 1762.[1] Srinagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

For the municipal corporation in Uttarakhand, see Srinagar Municipal Corporation (Uttarakhand).
Srinagar Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded1886 (1886)
Leadership
Junaid Azim Mattu, JKAP
Parvaiz Ahmad Qadri
Athar Aamir Khan
Structure
Seats74
Political groups
Government (53)
  •   JKAP (1)

Confidence and supply

Others (20)

Vacant (1)

  •   Vacant (1)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
2018
Next election
2023
Meeting place
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Website
smcsrinagar.in

History and administration

Srinagar Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the town's infrastructure as per the needs of the local population. Srinagar Municipal Corporation has been categorized into wards and each ward is headed by councilor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Srinagar Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu and administered by Municipal Commissioner Athar Aamir Khan.

Functions

Srinagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[2][3]

  • 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.[4][5][6]

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
  1. Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. "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.
  4. Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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