Latur Municipal Corporation

The Latur City Municipal Corporation (LCMC) also known as the Municipal Corporation of Latur City (LCMC) was established on 25 October 2011. The Maharashtra Government dissolved the council and approved forming a municipal 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. Latur Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Latur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

Municipal Corporation of Latur City
Type
Type
Municipal Corporation of Latur
Established25 October 2011
Leadership
Mayor
Mr. Vikrant Vikram Gojamgunde
Structure
Seats70
Political groups
  •   Bharatiya Janata Party: 35 seats
    (out of 35, 2 joined INC)
  •   Indian National Congress: 34 seats
  •   Nationalist Congress Party: 1 seat
Elections
Last election
2017
Next election
2022
Meeting place
yashwantrao chavhan hall, Main building of corporation, main road, Latur
Website
www.mclatur.com
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