Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation హైదరాబాద్ మహానగర పాలక సంస్థ ( Deputy Mayor | ||
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Ronald roSe, IAS | ||
Structure | ||
Seats | 150 | |
Political groups | Government (45)
Confidence and Supply (44) Official opposition (47) Other opposition (10) | |
Elections | ||
Last election | 1 December 2020 | |
Next election | 2025 | |
Motto | ||
On Mission Tomorrow | ||
Meeting place | ||
GHMC Building | ||
Website | ||
www |
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the local government for the city of Hyderabad. It is one of the largest municipal corporations in India with a population of 7.9 million and an area of 650 km2.
History
Hyderabad Municipal Board (1869–1933)
In 1869, Municipal administration was first introduced for the city of Hyderabad.[6] The city of Hyderabad was divided into four and the suburbs of Chaderghat were divided into five divisions. The whole management of both the city and the suburbs was handled by the then City Police Commissioner, Kotwal-e-Baldia.[7]
In the same year,
In 1886, the suburban area of Chaderghat was handed over to a separate officer and then Chaderghat became Chaderghat Municipality.
In 1921 Hyderabad Municipality has increased to 84 km2.
Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (1933–2007)
In 1933, Chaderghat Municipality was merged with Hyderabad Municipality to form Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and was given statutory status under the Hyderabad Municipal Act. During the following year (1934), the first elections were held for Municipal Corporation and a Standing Committee was appointed at that time.[7]
Jubilee Hills Municipality In the year 1937, Jubilee Hills Municipality was formed by the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills. Later, in 1942, the corporation status for the city has been removed due to some issues.
Secunderabad Municipality In the year 1945, Secunderabad Municipality was formed. Again in 1950, Hyderabad regained its lost Corporation status along with the amalgamation of Jubilee Hills Municipality.
The Hyderabad Corporation and the Secunderabad Corporation, were established in 1950 via the Hyderabad Corporation Act. Jubilee Hills Municipality merged in Hyderabad Corporation during this time.[7] In 1955, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act merged the municipal corporations overseeing Hyderabad and neighbouring Secunderabad.
Once again in 1955, both the municipal corporations of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were merged to form Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH). In 1956, Hyderabad became capital of Andhra Pradesh after the state was formed.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (2007–present)
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation was formed on 16 April 2007 by merging 12 municipalities and 8 gram panchayats with the
The Government Order 261 was initially issued in July 2005. Now, the Supreme Court has rejected the plea to interfere into the matter, the Andhra Pradesh government has passed the GO 261 that is related to the creation of Greater Hyderabad on 16 April 2007. Earlier, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad had a population of 45 lakhs living in an area of 172 km2. The new urban agglomeration sprawls across 625 square kilometres (241 sq mi) with a population of 67 lakhs.[8] The erstwhile city of the Nizams has now transformed into an area far greater.
The Government has decided to divide the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation into Six zones in 2019 (south, east, north, north east, west and central zones),
Secunderabad cantonment does not come under purview of GHMC. There are eight civilian wards in Secunderabad Cantonment Board, with a population of four lakh.[13]
In February 2018, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has listed its municipal bonds on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The civic body became the second to list its bonds on the BSE’s newly launched bond platform.[14]
Jurisdiction
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) comprises the limits of the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) along with the 10 municipalities and 8 panchayats in erstwhile Ranga Reddy district and other 2 municipalities in erstwhile Medak district.
The 10 municipalities in erstwhile Ranga Reddy district are
At present, GHMC is spread across 4 districts namely
Administration
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is headed by a
Executive
The Andhra Pradesh Government has appointed CVSK Sarma as the first Chief Commissioner of GHMC in 2007. There is also a provision for a directly elected mayor of Hyderabad. However, the Chief Commissioner can allocate more funds and in general has more power
Legislature
The term of the legislature of precursor to the GHMC namely the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, then simply called by the same name ended before the formation of the GHMC. The Standing Committee of the Legislature takes a major role in the decision making process within the legislature when it is in session. 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.[16][17][18]
The
Administrative divisions of GHMC
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is the civic body that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is the local government for the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Its geographical area covers most of the urban development agency the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). 24 Assembly constituencies comes under GHMC.[19][20] 64 ex-officio members including 5 Lok Sabha MPs whose constituencies are in GHMC jurisdiction vote in GHMC election.[21][17][18]
Responsibilities
The body is responsible for administering and providing basic infrastructure to the city.
- Building and Maintenance of roads, streets and flyovers.
- Garbage disposal and street cleanliness
- Public Municipal schools
- Street lighting
- Maintenance of parks and open spaces
- Urban development and city planning of new areas.
- Registering of births and deaths.
- Health & Sanitation
GHMC co-ordinates with various other government organizations like
Elections
2020 GHMC election
After 2016, third GHMC elections were held in December 2020.[22][23]
S.No. | Party Name | Symbol | Won | Change | |
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1 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi
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56 | 43 | ||
2 | Bharatiya Janata Party | 48 | 44 | ||
3 | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 44 | |||
4 | Indian National Congress | 2 | |||
5 | Telugu Desam Party | 0 | 1 |
2016 GHMC election
Second GHMC election were conduced in February 2016.[24]
S.No. | Party Name | Symbol | Alliance | Won | Change | |
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1 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi
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None | 99 | New | ||
2 | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | None | 44 | 1 | ||
3 | Bharatiya Janata Party | NDA
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4 | 1 | ||
4 | Indian National Congress | None | 2 | 50 | ||
5 | Telugu Desam Party | NDA
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1 | 44 |
2009 GHMC election
S.No. | Party Name | Symbol | Won | |
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1 | Indian National Congress | 52 | ||
2 | Telugu Desam Party | 55 | ||
3 | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 43 | ||
4 | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5 | ||
5 | Independents | 5 |
2002 MCH election
Last Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) elections were held in 2002 for a total of 99 wards.[25]
S.No. | Party Name | Symbol | Won | |
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1 | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 34 | ||
2 | Telugu Desam Party | 22 | ||
3 | Indian National Congress | 19 | ||
4 | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18 | ||
5 | Telangana Rashtra Samithi
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2 | ||
6 | Telangana Sadhana Samithi | 1 | ||
7 | Independents | 3 |
See also
- List of Hyderabad Corporation wards, circles and zones
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
References
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- ^ a b News Desk (17 October 2023). "Hyderabad: BRS Madhapur corporator Jagadeeshwar Goud joins Congress". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Ex-Congress Leader to Form Revanth Badhitula Sena". Deccan Chronicle. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Hindustan Times
- ^ a b "Jolt to BJP as Rajasekhar of Congress wins in Lingojiguda | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Birth and growth of Hyderabad municipal corporation". The New Indian Express. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "ghmc.gov.in". Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2007.
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- ^ "Sixth zone created in GHMC". The Hindu. 11 May 2018.
- ^ "GHMC's new circles to be established by June 1". The Hindu. 26 May 2017.
- ^ "Telangana reports one more death, 31 new cases".
- ^ "GHMC to add 50 more wards, Act to be amended". The Times of India. 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Secunderabad Cantonment Board met just twice this year to discuss people issues". 28 December 2018.
- ^ "GHMC lists its bonds on BSE bond platform | INDToday". 22 February 2018.
- ^ "15 more panchayats merged with Greater Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "GHMC poll fray 2016". February 2016.
- ^ a b "GHMC in dilemma over ex-officio members". The Times of India. 29 November 2009.
- ^ a b http://www.sakshipost.com/index.php/news/politics/72601-here-are-the-50-ex-officio-members-eligible-to-vote-in-ghmc-mayor-election.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "24 seats at stake as titans clash for Greater Hyderabad pie". The Times of India. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "KCR's early election gamble gives enough ammo to TRS". The Times of India. 7 October 2018.
- ^ "GHMC poll fray 2016". February 2016.
- ^ "GHMC elections: What Hyderabad wants". Times of india. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "GHMC results: BJP makes massive inroads at the expense of.TRS". Deccan Herald. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "GHMC Election Results: TRS sweeps, Congress and TDP decimated". DNA India. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "TDP occupies Hyderabad Municipal Corporation". The Times of India. 25 January 2002. Retrieved 27 October 2022.