Pune Municipal Corporation
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Marathi
: पुणे महानगर पालिका [पुणे म.न.पा]) was established on 15 February 1950. The PMC controls the whole administration of Pune
. The executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an Indian Administrative Service
(IAS) officer appointed by the Maharashtra
state government. The corporation consists of directly elected corporators headed by a Mayor. The mayor has few executive powers.
The PMC is in charge of the civic needs and infrastructure of the metropolis. Pune
is divided into forty-eight municipal wards, each represented by 3 members and overseen by an Assistant Municipal Commissioner for administrative purposes. The corporators of the administration are elected by the people through a popular vote and almost all the state political parties participate in the election.
The city comes under the Haveli Taluka
of Pune District
, Maharashtra. The collectors are in charge of property records and revenue collection for the Central government. They also conduct national election in the city. Like other metropolises in India, the Pune Police is headed by a Police Commissioner, an Indian Police Service
(IPS) officer. The Pune Police is the law enforcing agency in the city and comes under the state Home Ministry.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is well known as Pune Mahanagar Palika and is serving citizens since 1950. To Serve Citizens better Pune Municipal Corporation has taken initiative for e-Governance. Presently a few big corporations like Persistent Systems
are lending help for developing the E-governance system, as a part of their social service initiative. A public-private partnership is perceived to bring tremendous changes in the future.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is planning to merge 15 new villages in its jurisdiction. After the merger, the PMC's total area will increase to 552 km2 from the existing 430 km2 (as mentioned on the PMC's website) making it the biggest municipal corporation in the state as per area. The 15 villages include Mhalunge, Sus, Bavdhan, Kirkatwadi, Pisoli, Lohegaon, Dhavade Kopare, Kondhwa Dhavade, Nanded, Khadakwasla, Shivane, Hadapsar (Sadesatara Nali part), Mundwa (Keshavnagar), Manjari, Narhe, Ambegaon, Dhayari, Uruli Kanchan and Phursungi.
. The major responsibility of PMC is to look after the civic and infrastructural needs of the citizens of the Pune. The PMC is headed by a Municipal Commissioner, who possesses the actual executive power. The Municipal Commissioner is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service
who is appointed by the Government of Maharashtra
.
The city of Pune is divided into 48 municipal wards (zones) , represented by 3 members from each ward. The local administration of wards is mainly administered by an Assistant Municipal Commissioner. The corporators of the different wards are elected by the people through Municipal Elections which are held quinquennially and in which local members of all major political parties participate. The corportaors are responsible for overseeing that their constituencies have the basic civic infrastructure in place, and that there is no lacuna on the part of the authorities. The corporation currently consists of 149 directly elected corporators, who are led by the Mayor of Pune
. The Mayor of Pune is a titular position with limited duties who acts as an ambassador and representative of the city.
Marathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
: पुणे महानगर पालिका [पुणे म.न.पा]) was established on 15 February 1950. The PMC controls the whole administration of Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. The executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an Indian Administrative Service
Indian Administrative Service
The Indian Administrative Service is the administrative civil service of the Government of India. It is one of the three All India Services....
(IAS) officer appointed by the Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
state government. The corporation consists of directly elected corporators headed by a Mayor. The mayor has few executive powers.
The PMC is in charge of the civic needs and infrastructure of the metropolis. Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
is divided into forty-eight municipal wards, each represented by 3 members and overseen by an Assistant Municipal Commissioner for administrative purposes. The corporators of the administration are elected by the people through a popular vote and almost all the state political parties participate in the election.
The city comes under the Haveli Taluka
Haveli, Pune
Haveli is a town in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra....
of Pune District
Pune District
Pune District is situated in Maharashtra state of India. Pune city is the district headquarters. In the last census on 2001, the total population of the district was 7,232,555, making it the fourth most populous district in India . Urban population comprises 58.08% of the total population...
, Maharashtra. The collectors are in charge of property records and revenue collection for the Central government. They also conduct national election in the city. Like other metropolises in India, the Pune Police is headed by a Police Commissioner, an Indian Police Service
Indian Police Service
The Indian Police Service , simply known as Indian Police or IPS, is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India...
(IPS) officer. The Pune Police is the law enforcing agency in the city and comes under the state Home Ministry.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is well known as Pune Mahanagar Palika and is serving citizens since 1950. To Serve Citizens better Pune Municipal Corporation has taken initiative for e-Governance. Presently a few big corporations like Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems is a business based in Pune, India, that sells outsourced software development. It was established in 1990. Persistent has over 6,800 employees and 300 customers spread across North America, Europe, and Asia. -History:...
are lending help for developing the E-governance system, as a part of their social service initiative. A public-private partnership is perceived to bring tremendous changes in the future.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is planning to merge 15 new villages in its jurisdiction. After the merger, the PMC's total area will increase to 552 km2 from the existing 430 km2 (as mentioned on the PMC's website) making it the biggest municipal corporation in the state as per area. The 15 villages include Mhalunge, Sus, Bavdhan, Kirkatwadi, Pisoli, Lohegaon, Dhavade Kopare, Kondhwa Dhavade, Nanded, Khadakwasla, Shivane, Hadapsar (Sadesatara Nali part), Mundwa (Keshavnagar), Manjari, Narhe, Ambegaon, Dhayari, Uruli Kanchan and Phursungi.
Administration
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) manages the city of PunePune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. The major responsibility of PMC is to look after the civic and infrastructural needs of the citizens of the Pune. The PMC is headed by a Municipal Commissioner, who possesses the actual executive power. The Municipal Commissioner is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service
Indian Administrative Service
The Indian Administrative Service is the administrative civil service of the Government of India. It is one of the three All India Services....
who is appointed by the Government of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra is the government for the state of Maharashtra in Western India.It is an elected government with 288 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Ministers:...
.
The city of Pune is divided into 48 municipal wards (zones) , represented by 3 members from each ward. The local administration of wards is mainly administered by an Assistant Municipal Commissioner. The corporators of the different wards are elected by the people through Municipal Elections which are held quinquennially and in which local members of all major political parties participate. The corportaors are responsible for overseeing that their constituencies have the basic civic infrastructure in place, and that there is no lacuna on the part of the authorities. The corporation currently consists of 149 directly elected corporators, who are led by the Mayor of Pune
Mayor of Pune
The Mayor of Pune is the first citizen of the Indian city of Pune. The person is the chief of the Pune Municipal Corporation, but his/her role is largely ceremonial as the real powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. He/She is elected from within the ranks of the council in a...
. The Mayor of Pune is a titular position with limited duties who acts as an ambassador and representative of the city.
| City Representatives | ||
| Mayor Mayor of Pune The Mayor of Pune is the first citizen of the Indian city of Pune. The person is the chief of the Pune Municipal Corporation, but his/her role is largely ceremonial as the real powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner. He/She is elected from within the ranks of the council in a... |
Shri. Mohansingh Rajpal | December 1, 2009 |
| Municipal Commissioner | Shri. Mahesh Pathak | May 2011 |
| Dy. Mayor | Shri. Prasanna Jagtap | |
| Leader of the house | Shri. Nilesh Nikam | March 2010 |
| Leader of the opposition | Shri. Ulhas Bagul | |
| Commissioner of Police Police commissioner Commissioner is a senior rank used in many police forces and may be rendered Police Commissioner or Commissioner of Police. In some organizations, the commissioner is a political appointee, and may or may not actually be a professional police officer. In these circumstances, there is often a... |
Smt. Meeran Chadha Borwankar | July, 2010 |
See also
- PunePunePune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. - Pune DistrictPune DistrictPune District is situated in Maharashtra state of India. Pune city is the district headquarters. In the last census on 2001, the total population of the district was 7,232,555, making it the fourth most populous district in India . Urban population comprises 58.08% of the total population...
. - Pune International Airport.
- Pune Station Bus StandPune Station Bus StandPune Station Bus Stand is one of the three major bus stands in city of Pune. This stand is next to Pune Railway Station and so it is called Pune Station Bus Stand. This stand connects Pune to Mumbai by AC buses. This also connects Pune to Shirdi, Ahmednagar, Barshi, Thane, Mumbai , Solapur,...
. - MaharashtraMaharashtraMaharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. - Pune Railway StationPune Railway StationPune Railway Station is the main railway head of Pune. It is a railway junction with on the Mumbai - Chennai railway line. It is also the origin of Pune - Bangalore railway line. All trains are operated by Indian Railways. Pune Railway Station serves as a halt for south bound trains from Mumbai,...
. - Roads in Pune.