Eluru Municipal Corporation

Local civic body in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India

Eluru Municipal Corporationhr

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Ēlūru nagara pālaka saṅghamu

Type
Type|

Municipal Corporation

of the Eluru

History
Founded| 2005
Leadership

Mayor

Shaik Noorjahan(TDP)

Dep Mayor

P.Umamaheswararao(TDP) V.Durga Bhavai(TDP)

Corporation Commissioner

Y.Sai Sreekanth

Structure
Seats| 50

Political groups

| Government (47)

*   YSRCP (47)

Opposition (3)

*   TDP (3)

Elections

Last election

| 10 March 2021
Website
Eluru Municipal corporation

Eluru Municipal Corporation is the civic body that governs the city of Eluru in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.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] Eluru Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

## Jurisdiction

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On 9 April 2005, Eluru Municipal Corporation was upgraded from selection grade municipality.on 9 April 2005.[2] It is spread over an area of 14.50 km2 (5.60 sq mi) with 50 divisions and has a population of 283,648 as per the 2011 Census of India.[3]

## List of mayors

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Eluru Municipal Corporation (EMC)

Sno.  | Mayor  | DY Mayor  | Term start  | Term end  | Party  | Notes
1\.  | Badeti Kota Rama Rao |  | 2005  | 2010  | Telugu Desam Party |  | First Mayor of EMC
2\.  | Sk.Noorjahan  | C.H.Venkataratnam  | 2015  | 2020  | Telugu Desam Party |  | First Women Mayor of EMC
3\.  | Sk.Noorjahan  | G.Srinivasrao
N.Sudheerbabu  | 2021  | 2024  | YSR Congress Party |  |
4\.  | Sk.Noorjahan  | P.Umamaheswararao
V.Durga Bhavani  | 2024  | 2026  | Telugu Desam Party |  |

### 2021 ordinary elections

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S.No.  | Party name  | Symbol  | Won  | Change

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1  |  | YSR Congress Party |  | 47  |
2  |  | Telugu Desam Party |  | 3  |

## Administration

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The corporation is administered by an elected body, headed by the Mayor. The present commissioner of the corporation is Y.Sai Sreekanth and the present mayor is Shaik Noorjahan.[4][5] It has an Annual income of 426.681 million compared to Expenditure of 398.438 million.

## Civic works and services

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There are 26 Protected water supply reservoirs in the city. There are 185 km (115 mi) of Kutcha drains, 221.64 km (137.72 mi) of C.C Drains and 6.80 km (4.23 mi) of Storm water drains.[6] The city has a total of 7565 equipped Street lights.[7] Eluru generates 82 Mt. Tons of Garbage per day.

## Functions

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Eluru Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[8][9]

* 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

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The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[10][11][12]

### Revenue from taxes

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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

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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.

### Revenue from taxes

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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

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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.

## References

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1. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
2. ^ Rav, S. Bhupatthi (2013). Unnisa, Syeda Azeem (ed.). Sustainable solid waste management (Online-Ausg. ed.). Toronto: Apple Academic Press. p. 49\. ISBN 978-1-926895-24-6. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
3. ^ "Eluru Municipal Corporation Details". Eluru Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
4. ^ "Commissioner Profile". Eluru Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
5. ^ "Mayor Profile". Eluru Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
6. ^ "Corporation Profile". Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
7. ^ "MC Street Lights CCMS Dashboard(Eluru)".
8. ^ "Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term". www.elections.in. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
9. ^ "Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
10. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
11. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
12. ^ "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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* Tanuku
* Tuni
* Tenali
* Venkatagiri
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Eluru topics

History|

* Vengi Kingdom

Populated places|

* Ashok Nagar
* Bhimadole
* Chataparru
* Chodimella
* Dondapadu
* Denduluru
* Eluru (rural)
* Jalipudi
* Komadavole
* Madepalle
* Malkapuram
* N.R.Pet
* One Town, Eluru
* Pathebada
* Pedakadimi
* Pedapadu
* Pinakadimi
* Powerpet
* R.R.Pet
* Sanivarapupeta
* Satrampadu
* Somavarappadu
* Sreeparru
* Tangellamudi
* Vatluru

Government|

* Eluru Municipal Corporation

Buildings|

* ASR stadium
* Exhibition Grounds

Tourist attractions|

* Brundavan Gardens
* Eluru Buddha Park
* Guntupalli Group of Buddhist Monuments
* Kolleru Bird Sanctuary

Education|

* Sir C.R.Reddy Educational Institutions
* Sri Vidya Nilayam High School

Transport|

| Road|

* New bus station
* Old bus station
* Fire Station Junction
* ASR Stadium road
* GNT road

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Rail|

* Eluru
* Powerpet
* Vatluru
* Denduluru
* Bhimadole

Culture|

* Elurian

Places of worship|

* Sri Venkateswara swamy Temple, R.R.Pet
* Shilvalayam, Sanivarapupeta
* Ambica devi Temple, Satrampadu

Water bodies|

* Tammileru
* Godavari River
* Kolleru Lake

Other topics|

* List of cities in Andhra Pradesh
* List of cities in India
* List of cities by population
* List of technology centers

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