Jammu Municipal Corporation

Jammu Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing the city of Jammu. Jammu Municipal Corporation is headed by the city's Mayor and governed by the Commissioner.

History and administration
Jammu Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town based on the needs of the local population. Jammu Corporation has been categorized into wards; each ward is headed by a councilor, for which elections are held every five years.

Jammu Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rahul Yadav.

Functions
Jammu Municipal Corporation was created for the following functions:


 * Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority.


 * Approving construction of new buildings and authorizing use of land for various purposes.


 * Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.


 * Arrangements of water supply for 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 aspects like the development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.


 * Working for the development of weaker sections of 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
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.