Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing city of Kancheepuram in Indian state of Tamilnadu.
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.
Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner.
History and Administration
Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation in  district was formed in year 2019 and is one of 21 municipal corporations in Tamilnadu.
The place is driven spiritually through many important spiritual places linked to several ancient Vaishnavite and Saivite temples with continuous inflow of visitors.
Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation a Commissioner Mayor, a Council, a Standing Committee, a Wards Committee for facilitating various works.
Currently the Municipal Commissioner is P. Narayanan I.A.S Factors driving Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation
Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation is driven by following factors:
Population Growth.
Increase in annual Income.
Improvement of Roads.
Providing drinking water.
Improving landscape.
Improving employment opportunities.
Improving relations between police and public.
Waste Management.
Arranging facilities during natural calamities.
Establishing industrial units.
Providing sewage connection.
Rural Body Elections
Ruling DMK was winnner in the local body elections.
Related Articles
List of Municipal Corporations in India.
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