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{{Short description|Local civic body in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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| leader1  = [[Kavati Manohar Naidu]] ([[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]])
| leader1  = ''Vacant'' (since 18 March 2026)
| leader2_type    = [[Deputy Mayor]]
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| leader2  = [[Vanama Bala Vajrababu]] ([[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]]) [[Shaik Sajeela]] ([[YSR Congress Party|YSRCP]])
| leader2_type    = [[Deputy Mayor]]
| leader2  = ''Vacant'' (since 18 March 2026)
  | leader3_type      = Corporation Commissioner
  | leader3_type      = Corporation Commissioner
  | leader3            =  Smt. C. Anuradha
  | leader3            =  Puli Srinivasulu
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'''Guntur Municipal Corporation''' is the civic body that governs the [[Guntur City]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is one of the oldest municipalities and the third largest municipal corporation in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gunturcorporation.org/|title = Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date = 26 June 2014|publisher = gunturcorporation|ref = gmc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/decks-cleared-for-elections-to-gmc/article8699395.ece|title=Decks cleared for elections to GMC|date=2016-06-07|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-06-15}}</ref>
'''Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC)''' is the civic body that governs the [[Guntur City|Guntur]] city in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is one of the oldest municipalities and the third largest [[municipal corporation]] in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gunturcorporation.org/|title = Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date = 26 June 2014|publisher = gunturcorporation|ref = gmc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/decks-cleared-for-elections-to-gmc/article8699395.ece|title=Decks cleared for elections to GMC|date=7 June 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-06-15}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


Guntur municipality was constituted in the year 1866 and the first elected body was formed in 1881. The municipality was upgraded to II-Grade in 1891, I-Grade in 1917, Special Grade in 1952 and then to Selection Grade in 1960. In 1994, the Municipal Corporation was formed.<ref name="timeline">{{cite web|title=Guntur Corporation's Timeline|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/timeline.html|website=B|publisher=C|access-date=13 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/History.html|title = Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date = 2 June 2015|publisher = gunturcorporation|ref = gmc}}</ref>
Guntur municipality was constituted in the year 1866 and the first elected body was formed in 1881. The municipality was upgraded to II-Grade in 1891, I-Grade in 1917, Special Grade in 1952 and then to Selection Grade in 1960. In 1994, Guntur municipality is upgraded to Guntur Municipal Corporation was formed.<ref name="timeline">{{cite web|title=Guntur Corporation's Timeline|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/timeline.html|website=B|publisher=C|access-date=13 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/History.html|title = Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date = 2 June 2015|publisher = gunturcorporation|ref = gmc}}</ref>.
 
On 28 December 2025, '''Guntur Municipal Council'''  had approved proposal of  '''Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation''' (GGMC).The proposal has been submitted to the '''[[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] (GoAP)''' for final approval.<ref name="timeline_2025">{{cite web|title=Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation Timeline|url=https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2025/andhra-pradesh/guntur/greater-guntur-approved-as-millennium-city-with-18-villages-merger-suri-1479503.html}}</ref>


==Governance==
==Governance==
[[File:Guntur-municipal-corporation2017.jpg|thumb|right|Municipal corporation office]]
[[File:Guntur-municipal-corporation2017.jpg|thumb|right|Municipal corporation office]]
===Jurisdiction===
===Jurisdiction===


The city limits were expanded by merging the ten surrounding villages into the corporation.<ref name="expn">{{cite web| title=Expansion of corporation|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/townplanning/gos/GO_279_12072012.pdf|publisher=gunturcorporation|access-date=26 June 2014}}</ref><ref name=profile>{{cite web| title=City Profile|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/GMC_Profile_27072011.pdf|website=Guntur Corporation| access-date=22 June 2015}}</ref> The present jurisdictional area of the corporation is spread over an area of {{Convert|168.41|km2|abbr=on}} with a population of 7,43,354 (2011 census).<ref>{{cite web| title=The Case of Guntur, India|url=http://dreams.ecobudget.org/fileadmin/dreams/files/Guntur.pdf|website=DReAMS - Development of Resources and Access to Municipal Services| access-date=18 February 2016|page=1|format=PDF}}</ref> There exists 57 political divisions post merger of villages into the corporation.<ref>{{cite news| title=Race on for post of Guntur Mayor|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/100616/race-on-for-post-of-guntur-mayor.html|access-date=23 June 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle| date=10 June 2016}}</ref>
The city limits were expanded by merging the ten surrounding villages into the corporation.<ref name="expn">{{cite web| title=Expansion of corporation|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/townplanning/gos/GO_279_12072012.pdf|publisher=gunturcorporation|access-date=26 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928090108/http://www.gunturcorporation.org/townplanning/gos/GO_279_12072012.pdf|archive-date=2013-09-28|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref name=profile>{{cite web| title=City Profile|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/about_gmc/GMC_Profile_27072011.pdf|website=Guntur Corporation| access-date=22 June 2015}}</ref> The present jurisdictional area of the corporation is spread over an area of {{Convert|168.41|km2|abbr=on}} with a population of {{formatnum:743354}} (2011 census).<ref>{{cite web| title=The Case of Guntur, India|url=http://dreams.ecobudget.org/fileadmin/dreams/files/Guntur.pdf|website=DReAMS – Development of Resources and Access to Municipal Services| access-date=18 February 2016|page=1}}</ref> There exists 57 political divisions post merger of villages into the corporation.<ref>{{cite news| title=Race on for post of Guntur Mayor|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/100616/race-on-for-post-of-guntur-mayor.html|access-date=23 June 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle| date=10 June 2016}}</ref>
December 2025 the city limits were expanded by merging the Eighteen surrounding villages into the corporation.<ref name="timeline_2025" />
 
== List of Mayors ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! colspan="8" |Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC)
|-
!SNo.
! Mayor
! style="white-space: nowrap;" | Deputy Mayor
!Term start<ref>{{Cite web |title=EX-OFFICIALS !! |url=http://210.212.227.99/Contact_Info/ex_officials.html |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=210.212.227.99}}</ref>
!Term end
!colspan=2 |Party
!Notes
|-
|6.
|Kovelamudi Ravindra
|Vanama Bala Vajra Babu, Sk. Sajeela
|28 April 2025
| Incumbent
|rowspan="1" |[[Telugu Desam Party]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Telugu Desam Party}}"|
|
|-
| –
|Sk. Sajeela
|Vanama Bala Vajra Babu
|21 March 2025<ref name="GunturMayor"/>
|27 April 2025
|rowspan="2" |[[YSR Congress Party]]
|rowspan="2" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|YSR Congress Party}}"|
|Interim
|-
|5.
|Kavati Siva Naga Manohar Naidu
|Vanama Bala Vajra Babu, Sk. Sajeela
|18 March 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kavati-manohar-naidu-is-guntur-mayor/article34102121.ece|title = Kavati Manohar Naidu is Guntur Mayor|date = 18 March 2021}}</ref>
|15 March 2025<ref name="GunturMayor">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/guntur-mayors-resignation-accepted/article69374130.ece|title=Guntur Mayor’s resignation accepted|date=25 March 2025|website=The Hindu}}</ref>
|
|-
|4.
|Rayapati Mohan Sai Krishna
|Tadisetti Murali
|3 May 2008
|29 September 2010
|rowspan="1" |[[Indian National Congress]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}"|
|
|-
|3.
|Kanna Nagaraju
|Tadisetti Murali
|5 October 2005
|30 April 2008
|rowspan="1" |[[Indian National Congress]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Indian National Congress}}"|
|
|-
|2.
|Chukka Yesu Ratnam
|K.S.Nageswararao
|30 March 2000
|29 March 2005
|rowspan="1" |[[Telugu Desam Party]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Telugu Desam Party}}"|
|
|-
|1.
|Dr. Kolli Saradha
|Chukka Yesu Ratnam
|30 March 1995
|29 March 2000
|rowspan="1" |[[Telugu Desam Party]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|Telugu Desam Party}}"|
|First Mayor of GMC
|}
 
=== 2021 Ordinary Elections ===
 
{|CLASS="sortable wikitable"
|-
!S.No.
!colspan=2|Party name
!Symbol
!Won
!Change
|-
!1
|bgcolor="{{party color|YSR Congress Party}}"|
|[[YSR Congress Party]]
|[[File:Indian_Election_Symbol_Ceiling Fan.svg|105px]]
|44
|{{no change}}
|-
!2
|bgcolor="{{party color|Telugu Desam Party}}"|
|[[Telugu Desam Party]]
|[[File:Indian Election Symbol Cycle.png|55px]]
|9
|{{no change}}
|-
!3
|bgcolor="{{party color|Jana Sena Party}}"|
|[[Janasena Party]]
|
|2
|{{no change}}
|-
!4
|bgcolor=#C1C1C1|
|[[Independent politician|Independents]]
|
|2
|{{no change}}
|-
|}
 
== Functions ==
 
Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="gu9">{{cite news |title=Municipal Corporation – Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term |url=https://www.elections.in/government/municipal-corporation-in-india.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref><ref name="gu10">{{cite news |title=Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life {{!}} Pune News – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/good-municipal-governance-key-to-improve-quality-of-life/articleshow/57320746.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
 
* 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.<ref name="gu11">{{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="gu12">{{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="gu13">{{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.


===Governing body===
===Governing body===


The ''Standing Committee'' of the corporation consists of two wings namely, executive and governing bodies.<ref name=chart>{{cite web|title=Organization Chart|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/genx/Organization_Chartx.pdf|publisher=Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GMC-ITwing|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/Contact_Info/General_Infox.html|publisher=Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref> The present Municipal commissioner is S.Nagalakhsmi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Present & Ex-Commissioners|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/Contact_Info/ex_officials.html |website=Guntur Corporation|access-date=13 February 2016}}</ref>
The ''Standing Committee'' of the corporation consists of two wings namely, executive and governing bodies.<ref name=chart>{{cite web|title=Organization Chart|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/genx/Organization_Chartx.pdf|publisher=Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=GMC-ITwing|url=http://www.gunturcorporation.org/Contact_Info/General_Infox.html|publisher=Guntur Municipal Corporation|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref> The present Municipal commissioner Puli Srinivasulu .<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jonathan |first=P. Samuel |date=1 June 2022 |title=Andhra Pradesh: Guntur Municipal Corporation to impose ban on plastic bags from July 1 |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/guntur-municipal-corporation-to-impose-ban-on-plastic-bags-from-july-1/article65484992.ece |access-date=7 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


The below table depicts the structure of the corporation:<ref name="chart" />
The below table depicts the structure of the corporation:<ref name="chart" />
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! Executive body !! Governing body
! Executive body !! Governing body
|-
|-
| Commissioner || Mayor
| Commissioner || [[Mayor (India)|Mayor]]
|-
|-
| Additional Commissioner || Deputy Mayor
| Additional Commissioner || Deputy Mayor
|-
|-
| Deputy Commissioner || Standing Committee Chairman
| Deputy Commissioner || Standing Committee chairman
|-
|-
| Superintending Engineer ||  
| Superintending Engineer ||  
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==Awards and achievements==
==Awards and achievements==
In 2015, as per the ''[[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]]'' of the [[Ministry of Urban Development]], Guntur Municipal Corporation was ranked 70th in the country.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sandeep Kumar|first1=S|title=Small towns fare better in Swachh Bharat rankings|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/small-towns-fare-better-in-swachh-bharat-rankings/article7520320.ece|access-date=30 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=10 August 2015|location=Vijayawada}}</ref>
In 2015, as per the ''[[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]]'' of the [[Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs|Ministry of Urban Development]], Guntur Municipal Corporation was ranked 70th in the country.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sandeep Kumar|first1=S|title=Small towns fare better in Swachh Bharat rankings|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/small-towns-fare-better-in-swachh-bharat-rankings/article7520320.ece|access-date=30 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=10 August 2015|location=Vijayawada}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Municipalities in Andhra Pradesh}}
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[[Category:Municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh]]
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Latest revision as of 21:34, 30 March 2026



Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC)
Guṇṭūru Nagara Pālaka Samstha
గుంటూరు నగర పాలక సంస్థ
Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded1866; 160 years ago (1866)
Leadership
Mayor
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Corporation Commissioner
Puli Srinivasulu
Elections
Last election
10 March 2021
Next election
TBH
Website
GMC website

Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is the civic body that governs the Guntur city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the oldest municipalities and the third largest municipal corporation in the state.[1][2]

History[edit | edit source]

Guntur municipality was constituted in the year 1866 and the first elected body was formed in 1881. The municipality was upgraded to II-Grade in 1891, I-Grade in 1917, Special Grade in 1952 and then to Selection Grade in 1960. In 1994, Guntur municipality is upgraded to Guntur Municipal Corporation was formed.[3][4].

On 28 December 2025, Guntur Municipal Council had approved proposal of Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation (GGMC).The proposal has been submitted to the Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) for final approval.[5]

Governance[edit | edit source]

Municipal corporation office

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

The city limits were expanded by merging the ten surrounding villages into the corporation.[6][7] The present jurisdictional area of the corporation is spread over an area of 168.41 km2 (65.02 sq mi) with a population of 743,354 (2011 census).[8] There exists 57 political divisions post merger of villages into the corporation.[9] December 2025 the city limits were expanded by merging the Eighteen surrounding villages into the corporation.[5]

List of Mayors[edit | edit source]

Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC)
SNo. Mayor Deputy Mayor Term start[10] Term end Party Notes
6. Kovelamudi Ravindra Vanama Bala Vajra Babu, Sk. Sajeela 28 April 2025 Incumbent Telugu Desam Party
– Sk. Sajeela Vanama Bala Vajra Babu 21 March 2025[11] 27 April 2025 YSR Congress Party Interim
5. Kavati Siva Naga Manohar Naidu Vanama Bala Vajra Babu, Sk. Sajeela 18 March 2021[12] 15 March 2025[11]
4. Rayapati Mohan Sai Krishna Tadisetti Murali 3 May 2008 29 September 2010 Indian National Congress
3. Kanna Nagaraju Tadisetti Murali 5 October 2005 30 April 2008 Indian National Congress
2. Chukka Yesu Ratnam K.S.Nageswararao 30 March 2000 29 March 2005 Telugu Desam Party
1. Dr. Kolli Saradha Chukka Yesu Ratnam 30 March 1995 29 March 2000 Telugu Desam Party First Mayor of GMC

2021 Ordinary Elections[edit | edit source]

S.No. Party name Symbol Won Change
1 YSR Congress Party 44 Template:No change
2 Telugu Desam Party 9 Template:No change
3 Janasena Party 2 Template:No change
4 Independents 2 Template:No change

Functions[edit | edit source]

Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[13][14]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[15][16][17]

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.

Governing body[edit | edit source]

The Standing Committee of the corporation consists of two wings namely, executive and governing bodies.[18][19] The present Municipal commissioner Puli Srinivasulu .[20]

The below table depicts the structure of the corporation:[18]

Standing Committee
Executive body Governing body
Commissioner Mayor
Additional Commissioner Deputy Mayor
Deputy Commissioner Standing Committee chairman
Superintending Engineer
City Planner
Examiner of Accounts

Civic services[edit | edit source]

Intersection of an Over bridge, Underpass

The corporation works on improving civic needs like roads, bus shelters, pavements, public gardens etc.[21]

Projects[edit | edit source]

A 15 MW waste-to-energy plant is set up with the collaboration of the JITF Urban Infrastructure Limited.[22]

Awards and achievements[edit | edit source]

In 2015, as per the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Ministry of Urban Development, Guntur Municipal Corporation was ranked 70th in the country.[23]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Guntur Municipal Corporation". gunturcorporation. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Decks cleared for elections to GMC". The Hindu. 7 June 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Guntur Corporation's Timeline". B. C. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Guntur Municipal Corporation". gunturcorporation. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Greater Guntur Municipal Corporation Timeline".
  6. ↑ "Expansion of corporation" (PDF). gunturcorporation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
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