Jalna City Municipal Corporation: Difference between revisions

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The Municipal Corporation generates revenue through property tax, water charges, sanitation fees, building permissions, trade licenses, and grants from the state and central governments. JMC plays a vital role in urban planning, implementation of state and central government schemes, and improving civic infrastructure to support Jalna’s socio-economic development.

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Local government body in Maharashtra, India

Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JMC) become 29th Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra and 5th in Aurangabad Division^[2]^[3]^[4] is a Local Government body of administrating Jalna City in Jalna district of Maharashtra, India. that is responsible for providing essential public services to the residents of the city of Jalna. The council is composed of elected representatives who make important decisions regarding the development and management of the city.

JMC’s primary responsibilities include providing basic services such as water supply, sanitation, and waste management. It is also responsible for the maintenance of public spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and community centres.^[5]^[6]

The Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JMC) was officially formed in June 2023,Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde government announced Jalna to be 29th Municipal Corporation of Maharashtra with its formal conversion from a municipal council taking effect on August 7, 2023.

It was established as Maharashtra’s 29th municipal corporation, serving as the civic governing body for the city of Jalna.

Key details regarding the establishment:

Official Start Date: June 2023.
Effective Date: 07 August 2023.
Preceded By: Jalna Municipal Council.

Significance: It was established to improve urban administration, becoming the fifth municipal corporation in the Marathwada region.

First Election: The first elections for the newly formed corporation were held with results announced on January 16, 2026.

Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JMC) is the local urban governing body responsible for the civic administration of Jalna city in Maharashtra, India. The Municipal Corporation was established in Year 2023 to administer the growing urban area of Jalna. Over time, the jurisdiction of JMC has expanded in line with the city’s population growth and urban development needs, covering an area of approximately 81.6 km².

The city is administratively divided into 16 electoral wards (locally known as Prabhag), each represented by an elected Corporator. The elected council forms the General Body, which functions as the primary decision-making authority of the Municipal Corporation. Key statutory committees, including the Standing Committee, oversee financial planning, project approvals, and municipal governance.

The administrative wing of JMC is headed by the Chief Officer (CO), a state-appointed officer responsible for the execution of council resolutions and day-to-day municipal operations. The Chief Officer is supported by department heads overseeing public works, water supply, sanitation, health services, town planning, accounts, taxation, and education.

JMC is responsible for providing essential urban services such as:

Drinking water supply
Sewerage and drainage systems
Solid waste management
Construction and maintenance of roads
Street lighting
Public health services
Primary education and municipal schools
Markets, gardens, and public amenities

The following are the income sources for the corporation from the central and state governments.

Following is the tax related revenue for the corporation.

Property tax.
Profession tax.
Entertainment tax.
Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax.^{[clarification needed]}
Advertisement tax.