The municipal corporation is responsible for the effective running of the local affairs of the cities. It affects the life of the people as it is responsible for the smooth running of their everyday lives. Following are the duties of the municipal corporations:
1. Maintaining the health and sanitation (garbage collection, fire brigades, vaccination, etc.)
2. Constructing local infrastructure (hospitals, schools, community centres, etc.)
3. Registering the births and deaths in the city
4. Making and implementing the developmental plans for the city