Junagadh Municipal Corporation
Local civic body in Junagadh, Gujarat, India
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The Junagadh Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Junagadh. 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.[2] Junagadh Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
Junagadh Municipal Corporation Junāgadha Mahānagarapālikā | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | Dharmesh Posiya (BJP), BJP |
Tejas Parmar (IAS) | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 60 |
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Political groups | Government (48)
Opposition (11)
Others (1)
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 16 February 2025 |
Next election | 2030 |
| Meeting place | |
| Junagadh, Gujarat | |
| Website | |
| junagadhmunicipal | |
History and administration
The Junagadh Municipal Corporation was formed in 2004 to improve the infrastructure of the town, as per the needs of its local population.[3] The Junagadh Municipal Corporation is categorised into wards, and each ward is headed by a councillor for which elections are held every five years.[4]
The Junagadh Municipal Corporation is administered by a commissioner acting as the chief administrative head, with the assistance of the mayor and deputy mayor.[5]
Functions
The Junagadh 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
- Improving of the town's economic and social status
- Arranging the supply of water for commercial, residential and industrial purposes
- Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments
- Creating systems for solid waste management, public health and sanitary services.
- Developing ecological aspects, such as urban forestry, and creating guidelines for environmental protection
- Developing assistance for the mentally and physically handicapped, the elderly, and gender biased people
- Improving local slums and removing poverty