 Sagar Municipal Corporation | |
| Formation | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Type | Municipal Corporation |
| Headquarters | Saugor |
Official language | Hindi, English |
| Leader | Sangeeta Sushil tiwari |
Key people | Rajkumar Khatri |
Budget | 6.3 billion (2024-2025)[1] |
| Website | Official 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]
- ↑ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/sagar/news/general-conference-of-sagar-municipal-corporation-budget-of-rs-63-billion-presented-132721595.html
- ↑ "Sagar: Negligence in drain cleaning will not be tolerated, says Assistant Commissioner". Free Press Journal. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Sagar: As Congress names Nidhi Jain as mayor candidate, BJP aspirants rise to occasion". Free Press Journal. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ↑ Gupta, Suchandana (20 June 2012). "HC raps Election Commission, govt over Mayor by-poll in Sagar". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ "Sagar: Women given tips on making manure from garbage". Free Press Journal. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ↑ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.