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{{Short description|Local civic body in Amravati, Maharashtra, India}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox legislature | {{Infobox legislature | ||
| name | | name = Amravati Municipal Corporation | ||
| coa_pic | | coa_pic = Amravati Municipal Corporation Logo.png | ||
| coa_res | | coa_res = 150px | ||
| coa_alt | | coa_alt = | ||
| foundation = {{date and age|15 August 1983}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amravaticorporation.in/?page_id=1083|title=History-Amravati Municipal Corporation|access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref> | | foundation = {{date and age|15 August 1983}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://amravaticorporation.in/?page_id=1083|title=History-Amravati Municipal Corporation|access-date=9 March 2022}}</ref> | ||
| coa-pic | | coa-pic = | ||
| coa-res | | coa-res = | ||
| house_type | | house_type = Municipal Corporation | ||
| body | | body = Amravati | ||
| leader1_type | | leader1_type = [[Mayor]] | ||
| leader1 | | leader1 = Shrichand Tejwani | ||
| | | party1 = [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] | ||
| | | leader2_type = [[Municipal Commissioner]] & Administrator | ||
| | | leader2 = Saumya Sharma (Chandak), ([[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]) | ||
| | | leader3_type = [[Deputy Mayor]] | ||
| | | leader3 = Sachin Bhende | ||
| | | party3 = [[Ravi Rana|RYSP]] | ||
| | | members = 87 | ||
| | | last_election1 = [[2025–26 Maharashtra local election|15 January 2026]]<ref>{{cite web |title=BMC, 28 other municipal corporations to go for polls on January 15; result on January 16 |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/maharashtra/maharashtra-bmc-28-other-municipal-corporations-to-go-for-polls-on-january-15-result-on-january-16-latest-updates-2025-12-15-1021804 |publisher=India TV News |date=15 December 2025}} </ref> | ||
| | | next_election1 = 2031 | ||
| website = {{URL|https://amravaticorporation.in/}} | |||
| motto = योगः कर्मसु कौशलम {{small|([[Sanskrit language|Sanskrit]])}} | |||
| political_groups1 = '''Government (54)''' | |||
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (25) | |||
:*{{Color box|#1A34BB}} [[Ravi Rana|RYSP]] (15) | |||
:*{{Party legend|Nationalist Congress Party|11}} | |||
:*{{Color box|{{Party color|Shiv Sena (2022–present)}}}} [[Shiv Sena (2022–present)|SHS]] (3) | |||
'''Opposition (33)''' | |||
:*{{Party legend|Indian National Congress|15}} | |||
:*{{Party legend|All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|12}} | |||
:*{{Party legend|Bahujan Samaj Party|3}} | |||
:*{{Party legend|Shiv Sena (UBT)|2}} | |||
:*{{Party legend|Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi|1}} | |||
| term_length = 5 years | |||
| voting_system1 = [[First-past-the-post voting]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Amravati Municipal Corporation''' is the governing body of the city of [[Amravati]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. The [[municipal corporation]] consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a [[mayor]] and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation. 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> Amravati Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]]. | '''Amravati Municipal Corporation''' is the governing body of the city of [[Amravati]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. The [[municipal corporation]] consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a [[mayor]] and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation. 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> Amravati Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]]. | ||
Amravati municipal corporation is located in [[Amravati|Amravati City]]. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with [[ | Amravati municipal corporation is located in [[Amravati|Amravati City]]. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with [[Municipal corporation (India)#Functions|functions]] to improve the infrastructure of town. | ||
== | == Administration == | ||
The Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) is headed by an [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS) officer who serves as the [[Municipal commissioner]]. The [[Municipal commissioner]] has executive power and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the AMC. Every five years, there is an election to select [[Corporator]], who have the responsibility of managing fundamental civic infrastructure and enforcing their duties. The [[Mayor]], who is usually from the majority party, serves as the head of the AMC. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+'''City officials, as of March 2023''' | |||
|[[Mayor of Mumbai|Mayor]] | |||
|Shrichand Tejwani | |||
|6 February 2026 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Mayor of Mumbai|Deputy Mayor]] | |||
|Sachin Bhende | |||
|6 February 2026 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai|Municipal Commissioner]] | |||
|Saumya Sharma (Chandak) | |||
|18 June 2025 | |||
|- | |||
|Administrator | |||
|Saumya Sharma (Chandak) | |||
|18 June 2025 | |||
|- | |||
|[[Commissioner of police]] | |||
|Arvind Chawaria | |||
|20 may 2025 | |||
|} | |||
== Revenue sources == | == Revenue sources == | ||
The following are the Income sources for the | The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.<ref name="Am11">{{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="Am12">{{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="Am13">{{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 | === Revenue from Taxes === | ||
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation | Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation- | ||
* Property | * Property Tax | ||
* Profession | * Profession Tax | ||
* Entertainment | * Entertainment Tax | ||
* Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax | * Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax | ||
* Advertisement | * Advertisement Tax | ||
=== Revenue from non-tax sources === | === Revenue from non-tax sources === | ||
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{|class="sortable wikitable" | {|class="sortable wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!S.No. !! Party | !S.No. !! Party name !! Party flag or symbol !! Number of Corporators | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 01 || [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] (BJP) || || 45 | | 01 || [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] (BJP) || || 45 | ||
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| 03 || [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Kite.svg|75px]] || 10 | | 03 || [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Kite.svg|75px]] || 10 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 04 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow. | | 04 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow.svg|75px]] || 07 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 05 || [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP) || [[File:Elephant Bahujan Samaj Party.svg|75px]] || 05 | | 05 || [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP) || [[File:Elephant Bahujan Samaj Party.svg|75px]] || 05 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
!S.No. !! Party | !S.No. !! Party name !! Party flag or symbol !! Number of Corporators | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 01 || [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) || || 25 | | 01 || [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) || || 25 | ||
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| 04 || [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) || [[File:NCP-flag.svg|75px]] ||17 | | 04 || [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) || [[File:NCP-flag.svg|75px]] ||17 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 05 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow. | | 05 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow.svg|75px]] || 10 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 06 || [[Janvikas Congress]] || [[File:No flag.svg|75px]] || 06 | | 06 || [[Janvikas Congress]] || [[File:No flag.svg|75px]] || 06 | ||
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| 08 || Jamil Colony || Mohd Imran Mohd Yakub, Hamidabano Afzal || | | 08 || Jamil Colony || Mohd Imran Mohd Yakub, Hamidabano Afzal || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 09 || Mahendra Colony || Yojna Revaskar, Lubna Tanvir | | 09 || Mahendra Colony || Yojna Revaskar, Lubna Tanvir Nawab || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 10 || Vilas Nagar || Pradip Dhande, Rekha Tayade || | | 10 || Vilas Nagar || Pradip Dhande, Rekha Tayade || | ||
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== Nominated | == Nominated corporators (2012-2017) == | ||
A total of 5 corporators were nominated based on the strength of the parties in the corporation after the 2012 elections. These 5 corporators are as follows :- | |||
A total of 5 corporators were nominated based on the strength of the parties in the | * Indian National Congress (2) - Vasantrao Saulkar, Amol Thakre | ||
* Nationalist Congress Party (1) - Asif Hussain Muzzafar Hussain | |||
Indian National Congress (2) - Vasantrao Saulkar, Amol Thakre | * Shiv Sena (1) - Komal Bothra | ||
* Bharatiya Janata Party (1) - Ajay Samadekar | |||
Nationalist Congress Party (1) - Asif Hussain Muzzafar Hussain | |||
Shiv Sena (1) - Komal Bothra | |||
Bharatiya Janata Party (1) - Ajay Samadekar | |||
== Corporation Election 2007 == | == Corporation Election 2007 == | ||
{|class="sortable wikitable" | {|class="sortable wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!S.No. !! Party | !S.No. !! Party name !! Party flag or symbol !! Number of Corporators | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 01 || [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) || || 21 | | 01 || [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) || || 21 | ||
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| 03 || [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) || [[File:NCP-flag.svg|75px]] ||18 | | 03 || [[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP) || [[File:NCP-flag.svg|75px]] ||18 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 04 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow. | | 04 || [[Shiv Sena]] (SS) || [[File:Indian Election Symbol Bow And Arrow.svg|75px]] || 10 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 05 || [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP) || [[File:Elephant Bahujan Samaj Party.svg|75px]] || 04 | | 05 || [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP) || [[File:Elephant Bahujan Samaj Party.svg|75px]] || 04 | ||
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[[Category:Municipal corporations in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Municipal corporations in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Year of establishment missing]] | [[Category:Year of establishment missing]] | ||
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Amravati Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| File:Amravati Municipal Corporation Logo.png | |
| Type | |
| Type | of the Amravati |
| History | |
| Founded | Template:Date and age[1] |
| Leadership | |
Shrichand Tejwani, BJP | |
Municipal Commissioner & Administrator | Saumya Sharma (Chandak), (IAS) |
Sachin Bhende, RYSP | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 87 |
Political groups | Government (54)
Opposition (33)
|
Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post voting | |
Last election | 15 January 2026[2] |
Next election | 2031 |
| Motto | |
| योगः कर्मसु कौशलम (Sanskrit) | |
| Website | |
| amravaticorporation | |
Amravati Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Amravati in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation. 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.[3] Amravati Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
Amravati municipal corporation is located in Amravati City. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
Administration[edit | edit source]
The Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) is headed by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who serves as the Municipal commissioner. The Municipal commissioner has executive power and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the AMC. Every five years, there is an election to select Corporator, who have the responsibility of managing fundamental civic infrastructure and enforcing their duties. The Mayor, who is usually from the majority party, serves as the head of the AMC.
| Mayor | Shrichand Tejwani | 6 February 2026 |
| Deputy Mayor | Sachin Bhende | 6 February 2026 |
| Municipal Commissioner | Saumya Sharma (Chandak) | 18 June 2025 |
| Administrator | Saumya Sharma (Chandak) | 18 June 2025 |
| Commissioner of police | Arvind Chawaria | 20 may 2025 |
Revenue sources[edit | edit source]
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[4][5][6]
Revenue from Taxes[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
Corporation Election 2017[edit | edit source]
Political Performance in Election 2017[edit | edit source]
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2017.[7]
| S.No. | Party name | Party flag or symbol | Number of Corporators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) | 45 | |
| 02 | Indian National Congress (INC) | 15 | |
| 03 | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 10 | |
| 04 | Shiv Sena (SS) | 07 | |
| 05 | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 05 | |
| 06 | Yuva Swabhiman Party (YSP) | 03 | |
| 07 | Republican Party of India (Athavale) | 01 | |
| 08 | Independents | 01 |
Corporation Election 2012[edit | edit source]
Political Performance in Election 2012[edit | edit source]
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2012.
| S.No. | Party name | Party flag or symbol | Number of Corporators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Indian National Congress (INC) | 25 | |
| 02 | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 07 | |
| 03 | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 06 | |
| 04 | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 17 | |
| 05 | Shiv Sena (SS) | 10 | |
| 06 | Janvikas Congress | 06 | |
| 07 | Jankalyan Aghadi | 01 | |
| 08 | Republican Party of India (Gavai) | 01 | |
| 09 | Republican Party of India (Athavale) | 02 | |
| 10 | Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) | 02 | |
| 11 | Samajwadi Party (SP) | 01 | |
| 12 | Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha | 01 | |
| 13 | Independents | 08 |
| Ward.No. | Ward Name | Name of Corporators | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shegaon | Pravin Meshram, Archana Ingole | |
| 02 | Tapovan | Raju Mankar, Swati Nistane | |
| 03 | Jawahar Stadium | Raju Masram, Sujata Zade | |
| 04 | Sant Gadgebaba | Balu Bhuyar, Sarika Mahalle | |
| 05 | Rampuri Camp | Bhushan Bansod, Sheeladevi Bajaj | |
| 06 | Vidarbha Mahavidyalaya | Dhiraj Hiwase, Divya Sisode | |
| 07 | Navsari | Pradip Bajad, Nileema Kale | |
| 08 | Jamil Colony | Mohd Imran Mohd Yakub, Hamidabano Afzal | |
| 09 | Mahendra Colony | Yojna Revaskar, Lubna Tanvir Nawab | |
| 10 | Vilas Nagar | Pradip Dhande, Rekha Tayade | |
| 11 | Morbag | Suganchand Gupta, Kusum Sahu | |
| 12 | Ambapeth | Dinesh Bub, Hemlata Sahu | |
| 13 | Maltekdi | Sanjay Agrawal, Vandana Kangale | |
| 14 | SRPF | Nitinraj (Bablu) T. Shekhawat, Malti Dabade | |
| 15 | Wadali | Vijay Babulkar, Sapna Thakur | |
| 16 | Chaprasipura Bichutekdi | Ambadas Javare, Shahista Ansari Jishan Ansari | |
| 17 | Congressnagar Frezarpura | Arun Jaiswal, Alka Sardar | |
| 18 | Rukhmini Nagar | Nitin Deshmukh, Nutan Bujade | |
| 19 | Swami Vivekanand | Pradip Hiwase, Asha Nindhane | |
| 20 | Ambika Nagar | Chetan Pawar, Jayshree Morya | |
| 21 | Rajapeth | Prashant Wankhede, Savita Ladekar | |
| 22 | Sharda Nagar | Nandakishor Varhade, Suvarna Raut | |
| 23 | Gaurakshan | Milind Bambal, Kanchan Dendule | |
| 24 | Budhwara | Vilas Ingole, Sunita Bhele | |
| 25 | Jawahar Gate | Pravin Haramkar, Kanchan Upadhyay, Archana Rajgure | |
| 26 | Gawalipura | Shekh Hamid Shada, Bilkis Bano Hamza Khan | |
| 27 | Pathanpura | Nurkha Maujdar Kha, Rahimabi Rafiq | |
| 28 | Mehadiya Colony | Shaikh Jafar Shaikh Jabbar, Hafisabi Yusufshah | |
| 29 | Aleem Nagar | Mohd. Asif Mohd. Haroon, Tamijabi Ahamdakha | |
| 30 | Rehamat Nagar | Abdul Rafiq Abdul Razak, Fahemida Narsin Habibshah | |
| 31 | Gadgeshwar | Bharat Chavhan, Sangita Wagh | |
| 32 | Nawathe Plot | Digambar Dahake, Vanita Tayade | |
| 33 | Dastur Nagar | Rajendra Mahalle, Anjali Pande | |
| 34 | Kiran Nagar | Deepak Patil, Nirmala Borkar | |
| 35 | Wadarpura | Ajay Gondane, Deepmala Mohod | |
| 36 | Benoda Bhimtekdi | Gaurav khond, Mamata Aware | |
| 37 | Jevad Nagar | Rajendra Tayade, Vandana Harne | |
| 38 | Akoli Sainagar | Tushar Bharatiya, Manjusha Jadhav | |
| 39 | Nemani Godown | Sunil Kale, Charanjitkaur Nanda | |
| 40 | Almas Nagar | Javed Memon, Chaya Ambadkar | |
| 41 | Baripura | Vijay Nagpure, Jayshree More | |
| 42 | Somwar Bazar | Chandumal Bidlani, Kanchan Grespunje | |
| 43 | Ziri | Prakash Bansod, Gufa Mahadev Meshram |
Nominated corporators (2012-2017)[edit | edit source]
A total of 5 corporators were nominated based on the strength of the parties in the corporation after the 2012 elections. These 5 corporators are as follows :-
- Indian National Congress (2) - Vasantrao Saulkar, Amol Thakre
- Nationalist Congress Party (1) - Asif Hussain Muzzafar Hussain
- Shiv Sena (1) - Komal Bothra
- Bharatiya Janata Party (1) - Ajay Samadekar
Corporation Election 2007[edit | edit source]
| S.No. | Party name | Party flag or symbol | Number of Corporators |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Indian National Congress (INC) | 21 | |
| 02 | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 15 | |
| 03 | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 18 | |
| 04 | Shiv Sena (SS) | 10 | |
| 05 | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | 04 | |
| 06 | Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) | 01 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "History-Amravati Municipal Corporation". Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ↑ "BMC, 28 other municipal corporations to go for polls on January 15; result on January 16". India TV News. 15 December 2025.
- ↑ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
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