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Kolhapur Municipal Corporation कोल्हापूर महानगरपालिका | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | of the Kolhapur |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th October 1982 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | Vacant (Administrative Rule), N/A |
Municipal Commissioner & Administrator | Smt. K Manjulekshmi
[1] |
Deputy Mayor | Vacant (Administrative Rule), N/A |
| Seats | 92 |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2015 |
| Motto | |
| ' बहुजन हिताय बहुजन सुखाय ' | |
| Website | |
| https://web.kolhapurcorporation.gov.in/ | |
Kolhapur Municipality was established on 12th October 1954. Establishment of municipality initiated planning of modern Kolhapur city of Maharashtra state. Due to Maharashtra government anaunces the 15% growth in the municipal corporations seats there was a 92 seats from 81 seats in Kolhapur municipal corporation.[clarify] 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.[2] Kolhapur Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.
- ^ "K Manjulekshmi appointed new Kolhapur municipal chief". The Times of India. 23 August 2023.
- ^ Gupta, Anupam. "City Mayors: Indian Mayors". citymayors.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.