Palampur Municipal Corporation
Palampur Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | |
Deputy Mayor | |
Netra Meti, IAS | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 15 |
 | |
Political groups | Government (11)
Opposition (4)
|
Length of term | 5 Years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 17 May 2026 |
Next election | 2031 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Palampur Municipal Corporation (PMC) is the municipal corporation of Palampur District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city.[1][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] Palampur Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Palampur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
History and administration
Palampur Municipal Corporation was formed in 2020[4] to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population. Palampur Municipal Corporation has been categorised into 15 wards[5] and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.
Palampur Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Radha Sood[6] and administered by Municipal Commissioner Netra Meti, IAS.[7]
Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[8][9][10][11]
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[11] | Change | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | INC |  |
11 |  |
15 |
| 2. | BJP |  |
4 |  2 |
2021
| S.No. | Party name | Party symbol | Councillors[12] | Change | Wards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | INC | |
11 | |
15 |
| 2. | BJP | |
2 | | |
| 3. | IND |  |
2 | |
References
- ↑ "Himachal Govt issues notification for Palampur Municipal Corporation". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Himachal Govt issues notification for Palampur Municipal Corporation". Tribuneindia News Service. 26 September 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ↑ "Palampur Municipal Corporation to have 15 wards: SDM". Tribuneindia News Service. 10 November 2020. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ↑ "Congress's Radha Sood elected Palampur Mayor". The Tribune. 30 June 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "IAS Netra Meti Biography - Current Posting". The Secretariat. 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.
- 1 2 "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.