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{{Short description|Local civic body in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India}}
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| name = Mandi Municipal Corporation
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| foundation = {{start date and age|2020}}
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| leader1_type = [[Mayor of Mandi]]
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| meeting_place = Distt Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.PIN Code 175001.Phone (O): +91-1905-225201
Fax: +91-1905-225213.Email: dc-man-hp@nic.in
| website = [https://hpmandi.nic.in/public-utility/municipal-council-mandi/ Official website]
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'''Mandi Municipal Corporation''' (MMC) is the municipal corporation of [[Mandi District]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]], and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Himachal to have 5 MCs, 3 new for Solan, Palampur & Mandi|url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/nation/himachal-to-have-5-mcs-3-new-for-solan-palampur-mandi-422383|access-date=2020-10-29|website=millenniumpost News Service|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name="May ref5">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Anupam |title=City Mayors: Indian Mayors |url=http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/indian-mayors.html |access-date=29 October 2021 |publisher=citymayors.com}}</ref> Sitamarhi Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]]. Mandi Municipal Corporation has been formed with [[Municipal corporation (India)#Functions|functions]] to improve the infrastructure of town.

== History and administration ==

Mandi Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.
Mandi Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.<ref name="ma1">{{cite news |title=Congress, BJP councillors spar over works in Mandi |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/congress-bjp-councillors-spar-over-works-in-mandi-388943 |access-date=21 June 2022 |publisher=Tribuneindia News Service |date=23 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

Mandi Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Deepali Jaswal<ref name="ma2">{{cite news |title=Mandi: Week-long Shivratri fest ends |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/mandi-week-long-shivratri-fest-ends-376286 |access-date=21 June 2022 |publisher=Tribuneindia News Service |date=9 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> and administered by Municipal Commissioner.

== Revenue sources ==

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.<ref name="Ma11">{{cite news |last1=Jadhav |first1=Radheshyam |title=Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/why-civic-bodies-in-india-need-municipal-bonds/article33237962.ece |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.thehindubusinessline.com |date=3 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Ma12">{{cite news |title=Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/municipal-corporations-under-severe-strain-as-revenues-sink-rbi-report-314215-2021-12-02 |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Business Today |date=2 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Ma13">{{cite news |title=If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/if-cities-are-to-deliver-better-quality-life-need-to-have-business-models-which-are-sustainable/642276/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Financialexpress |date=17 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

=== 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.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://hpmandi.nic.in/public-utility/municipal-council-mandi/ Official website]

{{Mandi district}}
{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Mandi, Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh]]

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