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 is located in Amravati City. Amravati Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
The Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC) is headed by an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who serves as the Municipal commissioner. The Municipal commissioner has executive power and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the AMC. Every five years, there is an election to select Corporator, who have the responsibility of managing fundamental civic infrastructure and enforcing their duties. The Mayor, who is usually from the majority party, serves as the head of the AMC.
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation-
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2017.
Amravati Municipal Corporation elections were conducted in February 2012.
A total of 5 corporators were nominated based on the strength of the parties in the corporation after the 2012 elections. These 5 corporators are as follows :-