The Nashik Municipal Corporation(NMC), is the governing body of the city of

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in the

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n state of

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. The

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consists of democratically elected members, is headed by a

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and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and police. Members from the state's leading political parties such as the

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and the

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hold elected offices in the corporation. Nashik municipal corporation (NMC) is located in

.Nashik Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.

Jurisdiction

The city comes under the

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, Maharashtra. The Collector is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the

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. Appointed by the

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, the Collector also function as the election officer and conducts

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as well as

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elections in the city. The Nashik City Police is the law enforcement agency in the city and answers to the Ministry of Home Affairs of the GoM. It is headed by a Police Commissioner, an

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(IPS) officer.

Administration

The NMC is headed by an

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officer who serves as Commissioner, wielding executive power. A quinquennial election is held to elect corporators, who are responsible for basic civic infrastructure and enforcing duty. The

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, usually from the majority party, serves as head of the house.

Revenue sources

The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.

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. * 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.

Jurisdiction

Administration

Revenue sources

Revenue from taxes

Revenue from non-tax sources

Election results

2017 results

2012 results

List of Mayors of Nashik Municipal Corporation

List of Deputy Mayor

References