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{{Short description|Local civic body in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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'''Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation''' is the civic body that governs the city of [[Machilipatnam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="mmc">{{cite web|title=Machilipatnam Municipality|url=http://mmc.ind.in/|website=Official website of Machilipatnam Municipality|accessdate=30 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109213331/http://mmc.ind.in/|archivedate=9 January 2016}}</ref> [[Machilipatnam]] was upgraded to corporation, but it continues to be a municipality till the expiry of its present elected council.<ref>{{cite news|title=Masula to remain a municipality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/masula-to-remain-a-municipality/article8260475.ece|accessdate=20 February 2016|date=30 March 2016|location=Hyderabad}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Vizianagaram, Masula to continue as municipalities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vizianagaram-masula-to-continue-as-municipalities/article8411098.ece|accessdate=1 April 2016|date=30 March 2016|archivedate=25 November 2015|location=Hyderabad}}</ref>
'''Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation''' is the civic body that governs the city of [[Machilipatnam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="mmc">{{cite web|title=Machilipatnam Municipality|url=http://mmc.ind.in/|website=Official website of Machilipatnam Municipality|accessdate=30 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109213331/http://mmc.ind.in/|archivedate=9 January 2016}}</ref> [[Machilipatnam]] was upgraded to corporation, but it continues to be a municipality till the expiry of its present elected council.<ref>{{cite news|title=Masula to remain a municipality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/masula-to-remain-a-municipality/article8260475.ece|accessdate=20 February 2016|date=30 March 2016|location=Hyderabad}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Vizianagaram, Masula to continue as municipalities|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vizianagaram-masula-to-continue-as-municipalities/article8411098.ece|accessdate=1 April 2016|date=30 March 2016|location=Hyderabad}}</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> Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]].


== Jurisdiction ==
== Jurisdiction ==


The corporation is spread over an area of {{Convert|26.67|km2|abbr=on}}. It was constituted as a municipality in the year 1866 and was upgraded to corporation from special grade municipality on 9 December 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|accessdate=10 December 2015|work=The Hindu|date=10 December 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409032222/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|archivedate=9 April 2016|location=Vijayawada}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Population Glitch for Masula to Turn into Corporation|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Population-Glitch-for-Masula-to-Turn-into-Corporation/2015/02/20/article2677908.ece|accessdate=10 December 2015|date=20 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125224735/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Population-Glitch-for-Masula-to-Turn-into-Corporation/2015/02/20/article2677908.ece|archivedate=25 November 2015|location=Machilipatnam}}</ref>
The corporation is spread over an area of {{Convert|26.67|km2|abbr=on}}. It was constituted as a municipality in the year 1866 and was upgraded to corporation from special grade municipality on 9 December 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|accessdate=10 December 2015|work=The Hindu|date=10 December 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409032222/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|archivedate=9 April 2016|location=Vijayawada}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Population Glitch for Masula to Turn into Corporation|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Population-Glitch-for-Masula-to-Turn-into-Corporation/2015/02/20/article2677908.ece|accessdate=10 December 2015|date=20 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125224735/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Population-Glitch-for-Masula-to-Turn-into-Corporation/2015/02/20/article2677908.ece|archivedate=25 November 2015|location=Machilipatnam}}</ref>
=== 2021 elections ===
== List of Mayors ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
! colspan="8" |Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation (MMC)
|-
!Sno.
!Mayor
!DY Mayor
!Term start
!Term end
!colspan=2 |Party
!Notes
|-
|1.
|M.Venkateswaramma
|T.Kavitha<br/>L.Suribabu
|2021
|2023
|rowspan="1" |[[YSR Congress Party]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|YSR Congress Party}}"|
|First Mayor of MMC
|-
|2.
|C.Venkateswaramma
|T.Kavitha<br/>L.Suribabu
|2023
|2026
|rowspan="1" |[[YSR Congress Party]]
|rowspan="1" width="4px" style="background-color: {{party color|YSR Congress Party}}"|
|
|}
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|-
!colspan=2|Party name
!Symbol
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!Change
|-
|bgcolor="{{party color|YSR Congress Party}}"|
|[[YSR Congress Party]]
|[[File:Indian_Election_Symbol_Ceiling Fan.svg|105px]]
|44
|{{no change}}
|-
|bgcolor="{{party color|Telugu Desam Party}}"|
|[[Telugu Desam Party]]
|[[File:Indian Election Symbol Cycle.png|55px]]
|5
|{{no change}}
|-
|bgcolor="{{party color|Jana Sena Party}}"|
|[[Jana Sena Party]]
|[[File:Indian_election_symbol_glass_tumbler.svg|45px]]
|1
|{{no change}}
|}


== Administration ==
== Administration ==


The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor. The corporation population as per the [[2011 Census of India]] was 169,892. The present commissioner of the corporation is A.S.N.V.Maruthi Diwakar and the municipal chair person is Motamarri Venkata Baba Prasad.<ref name="mmc" />
The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor. The corporation population as per the [[2011 Census of India]] was 169,892. The present commissioner of the corporation is Chandraiah<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boda |first=Tharun |date=5 June 2022 |title='Green pledge' marks World Environment Day |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/green-pledge-marks-world-environment-day/article65497433.ece |access-date=7 June 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and the municipal chair person is Moka venkateswaramma.<ref name="mmc" />
 
== Functions ==
Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="Ma9">{{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="Ma10">{{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 |publisher=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="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.
 
=== 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.


==Awards and achievements==
==Awards and achievements==
In 2015, as per the ''[[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]]'' of the [[Ministry of Urban Development]], Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation was ranked 301st 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|accessdate=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]], Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation was ranked 301st 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|accessdate=30 March 2016|work=The Hindu|date=10 August 2015|location=Vijayawada}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 25 April 2026


Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation
Macilīpaṭnaṁ nagara pālaka Sanstha
మచిలీపట్నం నగర పాలక సంస్థ
Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded2015
Leadership
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Municipal Commissioner
Ch.V.V.S.Bapi Raju
Elections
Last election
10 March 2021
Next election
TBH
Website
Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation

Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs the city of Machilipatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Machilipatnam was upgraded to corporation, but it continues to be a municipality till the expiry of its present elected council.[2][3] 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.[4] Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

The corporation is spread over an area of 26.67 km2 (10.30 sq mi). It was constituted as a municipality in the year 1866 and was upgraded to corporation from special grade municipality on 9 December 2015.[5][6]

2021 elections[edit | edit source]

List of Mayors[edit | edit source]

Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation (MMC)
Sno. Mayor DY Mayor Term start Term end Party Notes
1. M.Venkateswaramma T.Kavitha
L.Suribabu 		2021 2023 YSR Congress Party First Mayor of MMC
2. C.Venkateswaramma T.Kavitha
L.Suribabu 		2023 2026 YSR Congress Party
Party name Symbol Won Change
YSR Congress Party 44 Template:No change
Telugu Desam Party 5 Template:No change
Jana Sena Party 1 Template:No change

Administration[edit | edit source]

The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor. The corporation population as per the 2011 Census of India was 169,892. The present commissioner of the corporation is Chandraiah[7] and the municipal chair person is Moka venkateswaramma.[1]

Functions[edit | edit source]

Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[8][9]

  • 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.[10][11][12]

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.

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.

Awards and achievements[edit | edit source]

In 2015, as per the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of the Ministry of Urban Development, Machilipatnam Municipal Corporation was ranked 301st in the country.[13]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Machilipatnam Municipality". Official website of Machilipatnam Municipality. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Masula to remain a municipality". Hyderabad. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "Vizianagaram, Masula to continue as municipalities". Hyderabad. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population Glitch for Masula to Turn into Corporation". Machilipatnam. 20 February 2015. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  7. ↑ Boda, Tharun (5 June 2022). "'Green pledge' marks World Environment Day". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  11. ↑ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  13. ↑ Sandeep Kumar, S (10 August 2015). "Small towns fare better in Swachh Bharat rankings". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
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