Cuttack Municipal Corporation

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Cuttack Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation governing Indian city of Cuttack which was earlier established as a municipality on 4 June 1876. 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. Cuttack Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Cuttack is one of the oldest & major cities in India and the former capital of the state of Odisha. It was named as a corporation on 15 August 1994. This corporation covers an area of 192.5 km2 with a population above 14,54,328(Metro area). It includes road coverage of 783 km. with numerous drains of about 1729 km. It has set up 1,682 tube wells, 9,902 street lights, twelve medical dispensaries, one medical college cum hospital (largest in eastern India) and forty-seven schools. It is now the financial centre of Odisha.

History and administration

Subhash Singh – The First directly elected Mayor of Cuttack Municipal Corporation.

Cuttack Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Cuttack Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 59 wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Cuttack Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Subhash Singh and administered by Municipal Commissioner .

Functions

Cuttack Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:

  • 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

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.

Revenue from taxes

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

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.