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{{Short description|Local civic body in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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'''Srikakulam Municipal Corporation''' is the civic body that governs the city of [[Srikakulam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed as a municipality in the year 1856 and was upgraded to corporation on 9 December 2015.<ref name=civicbody>{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://www.dtcp.ap.gov.in/webdtcp/pdf/List%20of%20ULBs.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|accessdate=10 July 2018|work=The Hindu|date=10 December 2015|location=Vijayawada}}</ref>
'''Srikakulam Municipal Corporation''' ('''SMC''') is the civic body that governs the city of [[Srikakulam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed as a municipality in the year 1856 and was upgraded to corporation on 9 December 2015.<ref name=civicbody>{{cite web|title=Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs|url=http://www.dtcp.ap.gov.in/webdtcp/pdf/List%20of%20ULBs.pdf|website=Directorate of Town and Country Planning|publisher=Government of Andhra Pradesh|accessdate=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/masula-srikakulam-vizianagaram-upgraded-into-corporations/article7967915.ece|accessdate=10 July 2018|work=The Hindu|date=10 December 2015|location=Vijayawada}}</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> Srikakulam Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation is headed by the [[Mayor]] of city and governed by the [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]].


==Jurisdiction==
==Jurisdiction==
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==Administration==
==Administration==
The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Srikakulam Corporation|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/SRIKAKULAM/Mode_of_accessibility_of_the_minutes_of_the_meetings.html|accessdate=12 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107120845/http://cdma.ap.gov.in/SRIKAKULAM/Mode_of_accessibility_of_the_minutes_of_the_meetings.html|archivedate=7 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the [[Mayor (India)|Mayor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Srikakulam Corporation|url=http://cdma.ap.gov.in/SRIKAKULAM/Mode_of_accessibility_of_the_minutes_of_the_meetings.html|accessdate=12 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107120845/http://cdma.ap.gov.in/SRIKAKULAM/Mode_of_accessibility_of_the_minutes_of_the_meetings.html|archivedate=7 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The present Municipal Commissioner is Obulesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2022 |title=A temple for Gandhi and other freedom fighters' in Srikakulam park |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/jan/30/temple-for-gandhi-and-other-freedom-fightersin-srikakulam-park-2413044.html |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
 
== Functions ==
Srikakulam Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="Sr9">{{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="Sr10">{{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="Sr11">{{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="Sr12">{{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="Sr13">{{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.


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Latest revision as of 02:12, 25 March 2026


Srikakulam Municipal Corporation
Śrīkākuḷaṁ nagara pālaka Sanstha
శ్రీకాకుళం నగర పాలక సంస్థ
Type
Type
History
Founded2015
Leadership
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Vacant (since 18 March 2026)
Obulesh
Seats50
Website
srikakulam.cdma.ap.gov.in

Srikakulam Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Srikakulam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed as a municipality in the year 1856 and was upgraded to corporation on 9 December 2015.[1][2] 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] Srikakulam Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation is headed by the Mayor of city and governed by the Commissioner.

Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]

It is spread over an area of 20.89 square kilometres (8.07 sq mi) and has a population of 147,015 as per the 2011 Census of India.[1]

Administration[edit | edit source]

The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor.[4] The present Municipal Commissioner is Obulesh.[5]

Functions[edit | edit source]

Srikakulam Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[6][7]

  • 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.[8][9][10]

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.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Municipalities, Municipal Corporations & UDAs" (PDF). Directorate of Town and Country Planning. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Masula, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram upgraded into corporations". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Srikakulam Corporation". Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "A temple for Gandhi and other freedom fighters' in Srikakulam park". The New Indian Express. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.

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