Jammu Municipal Corporation
Jammu Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing the city of Jammu. The Municipal Corporations in India were introduced during British Rule with the formation of municipal corporations in Chennai in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Mumbai and Kolkata by 1762. 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 as per the needs of the local population. Jammu Corporation has been categorized into wards and each ward is headed by 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 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 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. See also 
 List of municipal corporations in India

References

External links 
 Official Website

Municipal corporations in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu (city)