Cuddalore Municipal Corporation

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation
History
Founded2021; 4 years ago (2021)
Leadership
R. Sundari
Pa. Tamaraiselvan
Website
https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/cuddalore/

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing city of Cuddalore in Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 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.[1] Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.

History and administration

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation in Cuddalore district was formed in year 2021 and is one of the 21 municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu.[2][3][4][5] Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation will have a Commissioner, Mayor, a Council, a Standing Committee, a Wards Committee for facilitating various works.

Factors driving Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation is driven by following factors:[6][7][8][9]

  • Population Growth.
  • Increase in annual Income.
  • Improvement of Roads.
  • Providing drinking water.
  • Improving landscape.
  • Improving employment opportunities.[10]
  • Improving relations between police and public.
  • Waste Management.
  • Arranging facilities during natural calamities.
  • Establishing industrial units.
  • Providing sewage connection.

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation local body polls

Cuddalore City Municipal Corporation members are elected through local body polls.[11] They then elect the Mayor from among themselves. The first election to the corporation was held on 19 February 2022.[12]

List of mayors

No. Name Term in office Political party
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 R. Sundari 4 March 2022 Incumbent 2 years, 303 days Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

List of deputy mayors

No. Name Term in office Political party
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 Thamarai Selvan 4 March 2022 Incumbent 2 years, 303 days Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

See also

References

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  6. ^ "Tamil Nadu to implement urban employment scheme". The Hindu. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Tambaram becomes the 20th municipal corporation of Tamil Nadu, Ordinance promulgated". The New Indian Express. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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  11. ^ "Ahead of polls to urban local bodies, TN to have six more corporations, 28 new municipalities". The New Indian Express. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  12. ^ "T.N. civic polls: Cuddalore district logs 70.71% turnout". The Hindu. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2024.