Ujjain Municipal Corporation

Government of Ujjain, Madha Pradesh, India

Ujjain Municipal Corporation

Ujjain Nagar Nigam

Type
Type|

Municipal corporation

Leadership

Mayor

Mukesh Tatwal, BJP[1]

Municipal commissioner

Mr. Anshul Gupta
since 2021

Structure
Seats| 54

Political groups

| Government (37)

* BJP (37)[2]

Opposition (17)

* INC (17)

Elections

Last election

| 6 July 2022

Next election

| 2027
Meeting place
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Website
www.ujjain.nic.in

Ujjain Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Ujjain in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure and public services. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation.[3][4] 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.[5] Ujjain Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Ujjain Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

## History

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Ujjain has been a metropolitan municipality with a mayor-council form of government. Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) was established in 1956 under the Madhya Pradesh Nagar Palika Nigam Adhiniyam. The UMC was established in the year 1886 as Nagar Palika but the Municipal Corporation of Ujjain was declared on par with Gwalior Municipal Corporation. The UMC is responsible for public education, correctional institutions, libraries, public safety, recreational facilities, sanitation, water supply, local planning and welfare services. The mayor and councillors are elected to five-year terms.[6] [7]

## Revenue sources

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The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[8][9][10]

### 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. ^ "Madhya Pradesh municipal election result 2022: Check winners' list here". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
2. ^ "2022 Madhya Pradesh local election results". Madhya Pradesh SEC. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
3. ^ "Welcome to official website of District Administration Ujjain (M.P.) India". ujjain.nic.in. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
4. ^ "BJP clean sweeps in Madhya Pradesh civic polls - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
5. ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
6. ^ "Welcome to official website of District Administration Ujjain (M.P.) India". ujjain.nic.in. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
7. ^ "Welcome to official website of District Administration Ujjain (M.P.) India". ujjain.nic.in. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
8. ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
9. ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
10. ^ "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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City of Ujjain

History|

* Avantika
* Avanti Kingdom
* Harsha
* Empire of Harsha
* Malava Kingdom
* Malwa Subah
* Ardhanagari
* Malwa Sultanate
* Ashoka
* Chandragupta II
* Maurya Empire
* Līlāvatī
* Gupta Empire
* Yasodharman
* Kalidasa
* Aryabhata
* Scindia
* Ranoji Scindia
* Madhya Bharat
* 1996 Ujjain and Haridwar stampedes
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy
* Ujjain Simhastha

Geography|

* Malwa
* Vindhya Range
* Shipra River
* Gambhir River
* Kahn River

Administration|

* Ujjain Municipal Corporation
* Ujjain Development Authority
* Ujjain division
* Ujjain (Lok Sabha constituency)
* Ujjain Dakshin
* Ujjain Uttar
* Ghatiya

Landmarks|

* Ancient monuments in Ujjain
* Chintaman Ganesh
* Durgadas Ki Chhatri
* Harsidhhi Temple
* Jantar Mantar
* Kal Bhairav
* Kalidasa Akademi
* Kaliadeh Palace
* Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
* Mangalnath Temple
* Sandipani Ashram
* Shri Dattatreya Akhara
* Siddha Ashram
* Vikramaditya Statue
* Vikram Udyog Nagari †

Transport|

* Ujjain Junction
* Ujjain Airstrip
* Vikramnagar
* Matana Buzurg
* Pingleshwar
* Chintaman Ganesh
* Nana Kheda Bus Stand
* Dewas Gate Bus Stand
* Ujjain City Transport Corporation Limited
* Rajputana–Malwa Railway

Education|

* Vikram University‎
* Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya
* Avantika University
* Government Girls PG College
* Government Kalidas Girls College
* Government Law College
* Institute of Pharmacy
* Institute of Computer Science
* Lokmany Tilak Education College
* Lokmanya Tilak Science And Commerce College
* Mahakal Institute of Technology
* Mahraja College
* Madhav Arts and Commerce College
* Madhav Science College
* Mahakal Institute of Technology
* Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Business Management
* Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College
* Sandipani Law College
* Ujjain Engineering College
* St Paul's Higher Secondary School
* St. Mary's Convent School
* Ujjain Public School
* Carmel Convent School
* Christ Jyoti Convent School
* Central School, Nagziri
* Kalidas Montessori School

Sports|

* Ujjain Divisional Cricket Association
* Ujjain Divisional cricket team
* Pipe Factory Ground
* Madhav College Ground
* Mahakal Institute of Technology Ground
* Dussehra Maidan
* Mahanada Sports Complex
* Ujjain Cricket Stadium *
* Vikram University Ground

Suburbs|

* Madhav Nagar
* Freeganj
* Sanwarkhedi
* Bhairavgarh
* Vikram Nagar
* Triveni
* Nagziri
* Nana Kheda
* Narsing Ghat

* * Planned
* † Under construction

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