Jammu Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing the city of Jammu. The Municipal Corporations in India were introduced during British Rule with the formation of municipal corporations in Chennai in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Mumbai and Kolkata by 1762.[2] Jammu Municipal Corporation is headed by the city's Mayor and governed by the Commissioner.
Jammu Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of the local population.[3][4] Jammu Corporation has been categorized into wards and each ward is headed by councilor for which elections are held every five years.
Jammu Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rahul Yadav.
Functionsedit
Jammu Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[5][6]
Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority.
Approving construction of new buildings and authorizing use of land for various purposes.
Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.
Arrangements of water supply for 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 aspects like the development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
Working for the development of weaker sections of 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 sourcesedit
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[7][8][9]
Revenue from taxesedit
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 sourcesedit
Following is the Non-Tax related revenue for the corporation.
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External linksedit
Official Website
December 18, 2023
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