Mandi Municipal Corporation
Mandi Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | |
Deputy Mayor | |
Rohit Rathour, HPAS | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 15 |
 | |
Political groups | Government (12)
Opposition (1) Vacant (1) |
Length of term | 5 Years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 17 May 2026 |
Next election | 2031 |
| Meeting place | |
| Mandi, Himachal Pradesh | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Mandi Municipal Corporation (MMC) is the municipal corporation of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.[2] 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.[3] Sitamarhi Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Mandi Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
History and administration
Mandi Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Mandi Municipal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.[4]
Mandi Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Suman Thakur[5] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rohit Rathour, HPAS.[6]
Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[7][8][9]
Revenue from taxes
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
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.
Elections
2026
| S.No. | Party name | Party symbol | Councillors[10] | Change | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BJP |  |
12 |  1 |
15 |
| 2. | INC |  |
1 |  3 | |
| 3. | IND |  |
1 | 1 | |
| 4. | Vacant | 1[1] | |||
2021
| S.No. | Party name | Party symbol | Councillors[11] | Change | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BJP | |
11 |  |
15 |
| 2. | INC | |
4 | |
Notes
- ↑ People of Ward No. 14 (Behna) boycotted the election
References
- 1 2 3 "BJP sweeps Mandi Municipal Corporation election". Himachal Guardian. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Himachal to have 5 MCs, 3 new for Solan, Palampur & Mandi". millenniumpost News Service. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ↑ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ↑ "Congress, BJP councillors spar over works in Mandi". Tribuneindia News Service. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ↑ "BJP's Suman Thakur becomes Mandi MC Mayor; Jitender Sharma elected Deputy Mayor". The Tribune. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "BJP's Suman Thakur elected Mandi mayor uncontested". Hindustan Times. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Himachal municipal poll results: BJP wins Mandi, Dharamsala, Solan; Cong gets only Palampur". The Shillong Times. 31 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Himachal Pradesh Municipal Election 2021 Results: BJP wins in Dharamshala, Mandi; Congress gets Palampur, Solan". India TV. Retrieved 8 April 2021.