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In a Municipal Corporation, the role of chief executive and link between the state government and the corporation is played by the:

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Answer: Option D — Municipal Commissioner

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The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive officer of a Municipal Corporation and acts as the link between the state government and the corporation.

Appointment:

  • The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the state government.
  • He is usually a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Functions of the Municipal Commissioner:

  • He implements the decisions taken by the elected council and its standing committees.
  • He prepares the annual budget of the corporation.
  • He controls and supervises the officers and employees of the corporation.
  • He is responsible for the day-to-day administration of municipal services, such as water supply, sanitation, roads, street lighting and public health.
  • He collects taxes and fees on behalf of the corporation.
  • He can take emergency action to protect public health and safety.

Structure of a Municipal Corporation:

  • The Council is the deliberative and legislative wing, made up of elected councillors (corporators) and some nominated members.
  • Standing committees deal with specific subjects, such as taxation, works and public health, and help the Council.
  • The Commissioner forms the executive wing.

Relationship with elected representatives:

  • The elected wing makes policies, while the Commissioner carries them out.
  • Sometimes there are conflicts between the elected representatives and the Commissioner, because the Commissioner is appointed by the state government and not by the Council.
  • Some cities have experimented with a stronger elected executive to increase democratic control.

Constitutional status:

  • Municipal Corporations are provided for under Part IXA, added by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992.
  • Article 243W gives them powers to prepare plans and implement schemes on the 18 subjects in the Twelfth Schedule.

Examples:

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is one of the richest municipal bodies in India.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗The District Collector heads district administration.
  • ✗The Divisional Commissioner supervises several districts.
  • ✗The Chief Secretary is the senior-most civil servant of the state.

Quick tip

Remember: Municipal Commissioner = chief executive of a Municipal Corporation, usually an IAS officer appointed by the state government.

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