Nagar Nigam Moradabad
We are an institution of Local Governance called “Urban Local Body” (ULB) . There are various categories of ULBs in Uttar Pradesh and we are classified as a “Nagar Palika ” type of ULB. We are constituted as per the Constitutional provisions in the Constitution of India . The 74 th Amendment promulgated by the Parliament in the year 1992 has provided the framework for our existence. The Uttar Pradesh Government has introduced the necessary changes in the Acts governing the Urban Local.
Being an institution of Local Government we have a distinct difference between the two wings
Legislature
Executive
Our Legislature is a governing Body. This Governing Body which is elected by the citizens living within the geographical area of ours. The geographical area has been carved out into – electoral wards . Each ward elects a representative to be sent to the Governing Body. The other members of the Governing Body are :
MLA
MP
Municipal Commissioner
District Magistrate
The elections for the governing body is conducted by the State Election Commission. Any person with more than 18 years is eligible to vote in the elections (certain restrictions do apply. For details please contact the State Election Commission which has its office at Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh). The governing body works within the constitutional framework and the acts made by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
The Executive Wing is headed by the Municipal Commissioner . The Municipal Commissioner is most often a state government officer belonging to the PCS (Provincial Civil Services) cadre and is treated as being on deputation from the state government to us (the ULB). He brings the administrative experience require to execute the day to day works and functioning of the ULB. He ia ably assisted by a team of officials belonging to the ULB with a longer tenure at the ULB. More information on the Human Resources of the ULB can be had from the section (Manpower) of the Menu (About us) of this website.
THE 74 TH AMENDMENT ACT PROMULGATED BY THE PARLIAMENT HAS THE FOLLOWING MAJOR PROVISIONS :
The Uttar Pradesh Government has made many changes related to the framework setup by the 74th constitutional amendment some of which are-
Setting up of a State Election Commission
Setting up of a State Finance Commission
We do a lot of things to make life a better experience in the geographical area specified for us by the state government.
SOME OF OUR WORKS ARE :
Creation of Street Light Network and ensuring proper street lighting in the nights
Setting up of a State Finance Commission
Creation of Water Supply Network, maintaining it and ensuring sufficient quantity of water is available for the citizens
Creation of Road network and its maintenance
PROVISION OF OTHER CIVIC SERVICES LIKE:
Birth And Death Registration and issue of necessary certificates
Horticulture Development in our area
Parks Development and Maintenance
We need your help and support for our efficient functioning. We do things which are vital for your well being as a citizen. Hence help us help yourself.
WE NEED YOUR HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS :
Help us to keep the area clean
Do Not dump litter on the roads or any public places.
Dump your litter in the places designated by us only. From these places we regularly collect the waste for dumping in the Dumping yards.
Do not spit on roads or at public places.
Help us to control pollution
Do not burn plastics or other polluting material around or in your house. This creates lots of fumes and gases harmful to humans and other living beings.
Do not smoke in public places. Incidentally this is banned by law.
Help us to conserve energy
Help us to make the area green
Do not uproot or destroy the saplings or trees planted by us.
Plant more saplings or trees in your surroundings.
Pay your local taxes promptly
Pay your Property Taxes promptly.
Nagar Nigam requires substantial human resources to discharge its duties effectively.
THE VARIOUS WAYS THROUGH WHICH THE WORK OF NAGAR NIGAM IS TAKEN UP ARE :
The Nagar Nigam utilizes either its own human resources for its works The employees working in Nagar Nigam are either from the cadre related to Department of urban Development or they can come on deputation from other departments to the Nagar Nigam.
Employees posted in the Nagar Nigam and belonging to the cadre related to Department of urban Development
Employees on Deputation from other departments (belonging to their own cadre) :
For example the Nagar Swasthya Adhikari is on deputation from the Department Of Medical Health. The Municipal Commissioner often belongs to the PCS (Provincial Civil Services) cadre and is treated as on deputation to the Nagar Nigam.
Cadre related to Department. of Urban Development relevant to the Nagar Nigam:
THE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE NAGAR NIGAMCOMES FROM TWO CADRE :
Uttar Pradesh Nagar Nigam Centralized Services Cadre
Uttar Pradesh Nagar Nigam Non-Centralized Services Cadre
UTTAR PRADESH NAGAR NIGAM CENTRALISED SERVICES CADRE :
This a transferable cadre. The employees belonging to this cadre are governed by the Uttar Pradesh Centralized Services Rules, 1966. The services of this cadre are pension-able.
UTTAR PRADESH NAGAR NIGAM NON-CENTRALISED SERVICES CADRE :
It outsources the entire work. The Nagar Nigam has started to outsource many of the services to third parties. This is essential in today’s market driven economy where the more efficient and specialized organizations should be provided with the work wherever required while letting the main organization concentrate on its core strategy and objectives. The outsourcing of large amount of Information Technology and Information technology Enabled Services to India from many organizations belonging to other countries (specially US, UK , Canada , Europe ) reflect this trend.
The Nagar Nigam requires substantial funds to discharge its duties effectively. World-over the local bodies are provided portions of tax revenue from the state government (of the state in which they are located) and central government of the country. This is done to provide sufficient funds for enabling the local body maintain quality civic infrastructure and civic services for the benefit of citizens living in urban areas.
In India there is an elaborate mechanism to provide the funds to the Urban Local Bodies. The 74th constitutional amendment has provided the constitutional basis for Urban Local Self-Government and has also specifies the revenue sources for the Urban local Bodies (ULBs)
THE VARIOUS FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE NAGAR CAN BE CLASSIFIED AS :
REVENUES:
Tax revenues
Property Tax (See the Mathura Property Tax pamphlet for all the local taxes related to properties and note them here)
Sewerage Tax
Conservancy Tax
Water Tax
Non-Tax revenues
Trade Licenses
Birth-Death registration and Certificates Issue
Community Bookings of the ULB properties
Lease and Rent of ULB Properties
Water Charges
PART STAMP DUTY COLLECTIONS:
Whenever a property is transferred from one owner to another the transfer of ownership is to be registered at the Stamp And registration Department’s Office. Stamp Duty has to be paid for every Property Transfer. The state government has made available —% of stamp duty for all property transfers occurring in the geographical area of the Urban Local Body. This fund is released by the District magistrate to the ULB.
CENTRAL FINANCE COMMISION:
Central Finance Commission Recommendation based The Central Finance Commission is constituted every five years for deciding primarily on the division of revenues between the Central Government and the states in India . The Central Finance Commission also provides the recommendations on the funds to be released out of the revenues of the Central Government to the Urban Local Bodies. As of now the funds are first disbursed to the state government and then Department Of Urban Development through the Directorate Of Local Bodies releases the funds to the Urban Local Bodies.
STATE FINANCE COMMISION:
State Finance Commission Recommendation based The State Finance Commission is constituted every five years for deciding primarily on the division of revenues between the State Government and the institutions of local government like Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies. As of now the funds are disbursed by the Department Of Urban Development through the Directorate Of Local Bodies to the Urban Local Bodies.
Funds from the Revolving Fund
GRANTS:
Project Specific Grants from the Central Government
Project Specific Grants from the State Government
Project Specific grants from the Development Institutions like UNDP
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITIZENS:
Fund based
Non-fund based eg. donation of a building
THE MAJOR EXPENSES OF THE ULB HAPPEN ON THE FOLLOWING :
Street Lighting Infrastructure creation and Electricity Bills on the Street Lighting
Roads Construction and Road maintenance
Other Construction and Maintenance eg. Buildings, Drainage, Sewerage.
Water Supply Infrastructure Creation, Its Maintenance and Water Supply
Waste Management and Cleaning Services
Other Citizen Services
Nagar Nigam Moradabad