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Srinagar Municipal Corporation

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Srinagar Municipal Corporation
Type
Type
History
Founded1886; 138 years ago (1886)
Leadership
Structure
Seats74
Political groups
Government (52)
  •   JKAP (2)

Confidence and supply

Others (22)

Elections
First past the post
Last election
2018
Next election
2024
Meeting place
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Website
smcsrinagar.in

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation is the governing body responsible for the administration of the Indian city of Srinagar. The municipal corporation system in India was established during the British colonial period with the founding of the municipal corporation in Chennai in 1688, which was later followed by the establishment of municipal corporations in Mumbai and Kolkata by 1762.[1] The Srinagar Municipal Corporation is led by the Mayor of the city and overseen by a Commissioner.

History and administration

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The establishment of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation aimed to enhance the town's infrastructure following the requirements of the local population.

The corporation is divided into wards, each of which is led by a councilor, with elections held every five years. The seat of Mayor at Srinagar Municipal Corporation is currently Vacant.

Functions

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Srinagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[2][3]

  • 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

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The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[4][5][6]

Revenue from taxes

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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

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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.

Members

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Srinagar Municipal Corporation has a total of 74 members or corporators, who are directly elected after a term of 5 years. The council is led by the Mayor. The latest elections were held 2018.[7] Junaid Azim Mattu of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party was the mayor of the city of Srinagar until the term of the council expired in November 2023.

Mayor: Junaid Azim Mattu
Deputy Mayor: Parvaiz Ahmad Qadri
Ward No Ward Name[8] Name of Corporator[8] Party
1 Harwan Zarina Akhter IND
2 Nishat Sheikh Imran IND
3 Brane Aqib Ahmad Renzu IND
4 Dalgate Sumaira Akhtar IND
5 Pantha Chowk Mohammad Latif Mir IND
6 Lal Chowk Wajahat Hussain IND
7 Rajbagh Shaheena INC
8 Ikhrajpora Ghulam Nabi Bhat IND
9 Mehjoor Nagar Mohammad Saleem Bhat IND
10 Natipora Sobee Jan INC
11 Chanpora Farooq Ahmed Dar INC
12 Budshah Nagar Aijaz Rasool Bhat IND
13 Baghat Barzulla Naima Sara IND
14 Rawalpora Mohammad Ashraf Dar JKAP
15 Hyderpora Ashiq Hussain Bhat IND
16 Humhuma Naziya Yousuf INC
17 Hamdania Colony Bemina Zahoor Hussain Rather INC
18 Solina Salman Ali Sagar JKNC
19 Aloochi Bagh Ruqaya Gulzar IND
20 Sheikh Dawood Colony Mohammad Hanief Bhat IND
21 Ziyarat Batamaloo Shafat Gaffar INC
22 Shaheed Gunj Syeda INC
23 Karan Nagar Ashok Koul BJP
24 Chattabal Basharat Bin Qadir INC
25 Qamarwari Neelofar Khan IND
26 Bemina East Shamima Khan INC
27 Bemina West Muzaffar Ahmed Guroo IND
28 Nundrishi Colony Rabia Rehman IND
29 Parimpora Ghulam Nabi Sofi IND
30 Zainakot Ghulam Rasool Hajam INC
31 Lawaypora Fancy Jan IND
32 Mujgund Shahzad Ahmad Bhat IND
33 Tankipora Nakul Mattoo INC
34 Syed Ali Akbar Gulshan Bilal INC
35 Basant Bagh Nazir Ahmad Gilkar BJP
36 Fateh Kadal Ajaz Ahmad Sofi IND
37 Munawarabad Gulshan Abroo IND
38 Khanqah-e-Moula Parvaiz Ahmad Qadri IND
39 Maharaj Gunj Farooq Ahmad Mir IND
40 Jamia Masjid Saima IND
41 Mukhdoom Sahib Showkat Ahmad Kak INC
42 Khawaja Bazar Mukhtar Ahmad Dar IND
43 Akilmir Khanyar Sami Jan IND
44 Rozbal Umaan Maqbool Shera IND
45 Daulatabad Zubair Fayaz Dar IND
46 Islam Yarbal Rehana Parvaiz JKPDP
47 Nawab Bazar Inayat Hussain Mir IND
48 Nawakadal Arif Majeed Pampori BJP
49 Safakadal Shazia Rashid IND
50 Rathpora Mohammad Ashraf Bhat IND
51 Eidgah Mohammad Asraf Bhat IND
52 Palapora Fancy Ashraf IND
53 Tarabal Sabia Irfan IND
54 Kawdara Majid Rashid Shuloo IND
55 Hawal Nazia IND
56 Alamgari Bazar Tanveer Hussain Pathan IND
57 Gilli Kadal Arif Ahmad Baba IND
58 Nowshara Jameela Akhtar IND
59 Lal Bazar Nazir Ahmad Naikoo IND
60 Botshah Mohalla Danish Shafi IND
61 Umer Colony Afroza Akhtar IND
62 Jogilanker Asif Ahmad Beigh IND
63 Kathi Darwaza Syed Mohmmad Hussain IND
64 Lokut Dal Sara INC
65 Bod Dal Junaid Azim Mattu JKAP
66 Hazratbal Shabbir Ahmed IND
67 Tailbal Kulsuma IND
68 Habak Mohammad Saleem Lone IND
69 Soura Salman Ali Sagar JKNC
70 Buchpora Nazira Bano IND
71 Ahmadnagar Abdul Majeed Tantra IND
72 Zakura Abdul Wahid Dar IND
73 Chatterhama Hasina INC
74 Bagh-i-Mehtab Bashir Ahmad Mir BJP

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  7. ^ "State Election Commission::Jammu and Kashmir".
  8. ^ a b "2018 Srinagar Municipal Corporation Election Result". CEO Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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