Tezpur Municipal Board
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Tezpur Municipal Board | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Municipal Board |
Term limits | 5 years |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 19 Ward Commissioners |
Political groups | Government (11) |
| Elections | |
Last election | March 2023[1] |
Next election | 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| Tezpur, Assam | |
The Tezpur Municipal Board is the municipal body which governs and maintains the town of Tezpur in the Indian state of Assam. Tezpur is the fourth populous urban settlement in the state after the cities of Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar[2][3]
The Tezpur Municipal Board was established in 1894 under the Municipal Act, marking the formal recognition of the town as a municipal entity. Initially, the board covered an area of 2.75 square kilometers, which has since expanded to 7.10 square kilometers. The board has a council of 19 elected ward commissioners.
Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons
List of Chairpersons
| Year | Chairperson | Party | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padmanath Gohain Baruah | 1st Non-European Chairperson of TMB | ||
| 2022 | Pragyano Bhattacharya | BJP | Incumbent |
List of Deputy Chairpersons
| Year | Deputy Chairperson | Party | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sangeeta Ghosh | BJP | Incumbent |