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 | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Municipal Corporation of the Amravati |
| History | |
| Founded | 15 August 1983 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | Vacant(Administrative Rule) |
Municipal Commissioner & Administrator | Dr. Pravin Ashtikar, (IAS) |
Vacant (Administrative Rule) | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 87 |
Political groups | Government |
Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post voting | |
Last election | 2017 |
Next election | 2022 |
| Motto | |
| योगः कर्मसु कौशलम (Sanskrit) | |
| Website | |
| amravaticorporation | |
Amravati municipal corporation is located in Amravati City. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.