Municipal Corporation
- A Municipal Corporation is referred to as an Urban local body that works for the development of a Metropolitan City with a population of more than one million.
- Also known as the Mahanagar Palika, Nagar Palika, Nagar Nigam, and City Corporation, they are local-level governments in India.
- Municipal Corporations are divided into wards, and a representative known as a councilor or corporator is chosen for each ward.
- The administrative head of the Municipal Corporation is the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state government.
Functions of Municipal Corporation:
- Urban Planning, including Town planning
- Planning for Social and Economic Development
- Water supply for domestic, industrial, and commercial purposes
- Public health, sanitation, Fire services
- Urban Poverty Alleviation
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