Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation | |
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History | |
Founded | 2004 |
Leadership | |
Bharatbhai Barad, BJP | |
Structure | |
Seats | 52 Councillors |
Political groups | Government
Opposition
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Length of term | 5 years |
Elections | |
Last election | 2021 |
Next election | 2026 |
Meeting place | |
Bhavnagar Mahanagar Seva Sadan, Bhavnagar, Gujarat | |
Website | |
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Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Bhavnagar. 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.[1] Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[2] Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 52 wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[3]
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Kirtibala Danidhariya[4] and administered by Municipal Commissioner .
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[5][6]
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.
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.