Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation

Muzaffarpur Smart City is part of the Government of India’s Smart Cities Mission, aimed at transforming Muzaffarpur into a modern, sustainable, and citizen-friendly urban centre. The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure, enhancing living conditions, and promoting economic growth. Key areas of development include efficient waste management, improved water supply and sanitation, better urban mobility, affordable housing, and robust information technology connectivity. Muzaffarpur was selected for the mission through a competitive process.

Initially, Muzaffarpur was allocated ₹1,580 crore for various projects under the Smart Cities Mission; however, this amount was later reduced to ₹982 crore.

The headquarters of Muzaffarpur Smart City Limited is located at the ICCC Building, Sutapatti, Pokhraira, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.^[2]

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Greater Muzaffarpur refers to a proposed expansion of the municipal limits of the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation (MMC) in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India. The proposal aims to accommodate the city’s projected urban growth over the next 30 years by extending the existing municipal jurisdiction and incorporating adjoining rural and peri-urban areas.^[4]

• Proposing authority: Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation
• Gram panchayats proposed: 19
• Revenue villages proposed: 56
• Blocks (anchals) covered: Mushahari, Kurhani, Marwan and Kanti
• Additional areas included: Madhopur Susta and Lashkaripur

Initially, the proposal covered 16 gram panchayats and 47 villages. It was later revised and expanded to include 19 panchayats and 56 villages.

The proposal was prepared under the supervision of the Municipal Commissioner Vikram Viskar, with technical planning support from Town Planner Adya Kunwar, in coordination with the Circle Officers (COs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) of Kanti, Marwan, Kurhani and Mushahari blocks. As part of the planning process, the Municipal Commissioner conducted field inspections of all villages proposed for inclusion.

After approval by the Department of Urban Development and Housing, Government of Bihar, the proposal will be published for public objections and claims, followed by notification in the official gazette. Final approval is expected around the time of the Bihar Panchayat elections.^[5]

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In 1864, Muzaffarpur was declared as Municipality which later on in the year 1981 was upgraded as Municipal Corporation. The first elected body of the Municipal Corporation was constituted in the year 2002. Samir Kumar was the first elected Mayor of Muzaffarpur. Vivek Kumar was the first elected Dy Mayor. The area of Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation is approx. 32 km² spread into 49 wards.

Every year in the month of March, the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation presents its budget for the development and services in Muzaffarpur city.

Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation has approved a budget of ₹801.01 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The budget was approved in a special meeting chaired by Mayor Nirmala Devi, where committee members made some amendments before giving their approval.

Key Highlights of the Budget:

• Total Estimated Income: ₹801.01 crore
• Total Estimated Expenditure: ₹793.65 crore
• Net Profit: ₹7.76 crore
• Property Tax Collection: ₹69 crore
• Trade License Fee Collection: ₹2.5 crore

key features of Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation's budget:

• Club Road Auditorium: ₹22 crore allocated for constructing a high-capacity auditorium.
• Wedding Zone and Commercial Complex: ₹11.50 crore allocated for construction.
• Animal Cremation Center: ₹10 crore allocated for construction, and ₹90 lakh for cremating unclaimed bodies.
• Emergency Accident Service: ₹5 crore allocated.
• Municipal Petrol Pump, CNG Station, and EV Charging Station: ₹1.50 crore allocated.
• Paperless Initiative: ₹2.5 crore allocated to make the municipal corporation paperless.

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The following are the income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government^[7][8][9]

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

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

Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:^[11][12]

• 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.