The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) is the Municipal Corporation responsible for the city of Faridabad in Haryana state. 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.Faridabad Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town. It divides the city of Faridabad into 40 wards and was created in the year 1993. For the period of 2017-21 the Mayor of MCF is Suman Bala.
Municipal Corporation of Faridabad | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 40 |
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Political groups |
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| Meeting place | |
| Municipal Corporation Building, Faridabad | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History and administration
editFaridabad Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.[1] Faridabad Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.
Faridabad Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor[2] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Yadav.[3]
Revenue sources
editThe following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[4][5][6]
Revenue from taxes
editFollowing 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
editFollowing 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.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "Faridabad: Flood control cell set up to monitor waterlogging". The Indian Express. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Haryana MC polls today: All eyes on AAP; BJP-JJP coalition confident of victory". The Indian Express. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Most Faridabad units without fire NOC". Tribuneindia News Service. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable". Financialexpress. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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