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Sagar Municipal Corporation
Sagar Municipal Corporation
Formation1987
TypeMunicipal Corporation
HeadquartersSaugor
Official language
Hindi, English
LeaderSangeeta Sushil tiwari
Key people
Rajkumar Khatri
Budget
6.3 billion (2024-2025)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

Sagar Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Sagar. Sagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration[edit | edit source]

Sagar Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2][3] Sagar Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years. Sagar Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor[4][5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner RP Ahirwar.[6]

Functions[edit | edit source]

Sagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[7][8]

  • 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.[9][10][11]

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.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/sagar/news/general-conference-of-sagar-municipal-corporation-budget-of-rs-63-billion-presented-132721595.html
  2. ↑ "Sagar: Negligence in drain cleaning will not be tolerated, says Assistant Commissioner". Free Press Journal. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sagar: Municipal corporation immerses mortal remains of Covid patients in Narmada river as families avoid ritual". Free Press Journal. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Sagar: As Congress names Nidhi Jain as mayor candidate, BJP aspirants rise to occasion". Free Press Journal. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  5. ↑ Gupta, Suchandana (20 June 2012). "HC raps Election Commission, govt over Mayor by-poll in Sagar". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Sagar: Women given tips on making manure from garbage". Free Press Journal. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  11. ↑ "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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