Amravati Municipal Corporation

Amravati Municipal Corporation is the governing body of the city of Amravati in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The municipal corporation consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members from the state's leading various political parties hold elected offices in the corporation. 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. Amravati Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

Amravati municipal corporation is located in Amravati City. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

Administration
The Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) is headed by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who serves as the Municipal commissioner. The Municipal commissioner has executive power and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the AMC. Every five years, there is an election to select Corporator, who have the responsibility of managing fundamental civic infrastructure and enforcing their duties. The Mayor, who is usually from the majority party, serves as the head of the AMC.

Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.

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.

Political Performance in Election 2017
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2017.

Political Performance in Election 2012
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2012.

Nominated Corporators (2012-2017)
A total of 5 corporators were nominated based on the strength of the parties in the corporation after the 2012 elections. These 5 corporators are as follows :-

Indian National Congress (2) - Vasantrao Saulkar, Amol Thakre

Nationalist Congress Party (1) - Asif Hussain Muzzafar Hussain

Shiv Sena (1) - Komal Bothra

Bharatiya Janata Party (1) - Ajay Samadekar