Jalna City Municipal Corporation

Jalna City Municipal Corporation

  • जालना शहर महानगरपालिका (Marathi)
  • جالنا میونسپل کارپوریشن (Urdu)
Type
Type
History
Founded07 August 2023
(2 years ago) (07 August 2023)
Preceded byJalna Municipal Council
Leadership
Vandana Magre, BJP
since 2026
Rajesh Raut, BJP
since 2026
Vacant
Structure
Seats65
Political groups
Government (41)

Opposition (24)

Elections
First pass the post
Last election
15 January 2026
Next election
2031
Motto
"सर्वजन हिताय सर्वजन सुखाय"
Website
Jalna City Municipal Corporation
Constitution
Constitution of India
Footnotes
New Established in 2023

Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JMC) become 29th Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra and 5th in Aurangabad Division[1][2][3] 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.[4][5]

History

The Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JCMC) 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.

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.

Administration

Jalna City Municipal Corporation (JCMC) 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 JCMC 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 four 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 Municipal Commissioner or Administrator, a state-appointed officer responsible for the execution of council resolutions and day-to-day municipal operations. The Municipal Commissioner or Administrator is supported by department heads overseeing public works, water supply, sanitation, health services, town planning, accounts, taxation, and education.

JCMC 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
  • City Garbage waste Management
  • Keep City Clean & Green
  • Control on Land Encroachment

The Municipal Corporation generates revenue through property tax, water charges, sanitation fees, building permissions, trade licenses, and grants from the state and central governments. JCMC 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.

Revenue sources

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

Revenue from taxes

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.

Revenue from non-tax sources

Following is the non-tax related revenue for the corporation.

  • Water usage charges.
  • Fees from documentation services.
  • Rent received from municipal property.
  • Funds from municipal bonds.


List of mayors

# Portrait Name Term Election Party
1 Vandana Magre 9 February 2026 Incumbent 32 days 2026 Bharatiya Janata Party

List of deputy mayors

# Portrait Name Term Election Party
1 Rajesh Raut 9 February 2026 Incumbent 32 days 2026 Bharatiya Janata Party

Municipal elections

Electoral performance 2026

Main article: 2026 Jalna Municipal Corporation election
No. Party name Party flag or symbol Number of councillors
1 Bharatiya Janata Party
41
2 Shiv Sena
12
3 Indian National Congress
9
4 All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
2
5 Others 1

See also

References

  1. ^ माझा, रवी मुंडे, एबीपी (9 August 2023). "राज्यातील 29 वी 'जालना महानगरपालिका' कशी दिसतेय?". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 25 August 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Jalna to become Maharashtra's 29th municipal corporation | APAC News Network". 12 May 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ^ "List Of Municipal Corporations In Maharashtra: Check Now". Testbook. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Office bearer of JMC".
  5. ^ "Jalna to be Maharashtra's 29th municipal corporation". The Times of India. 12 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 September 2023.


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