Srinagar Municipal Corporation

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation is the governing body responsible for the administration of the Indian city of Srinagar. The municipal corporation system in India was established during the British colonial period with the founding of the municipal corporation in Chennai in 1688, which was later followed by the establishment of municipal corporations in Mumbai and Kolkata by 1762. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation is led by the Mayor of the city and overseen by a Commissioner.

History and administration
The establishment of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation aimed to enhance the town's infrastructure following the requirements of the local population.

The corporation is divided into wards, each of which is led by a councilor, with elections held every five years. The seat of Mayor at Srinagar Municipal Corporation is currently Vacant.

Functions
Srinagar Municipal Corporation is 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 authorising use of land for various purposes
 * Improvement of the town's economic and Social status
 * Arrangements of water supply towards 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 aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection
 * Working for the development of weaker sections of the 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.