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{{Short description|Local civic body in Adityapur, Jharkhand, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}}
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Adityapur Municipal Corporation
| native_name = आदित्यपुर नगर निगम
| native_name_lang = hi
| coa_pic = This is the logo of Adityapur Municipal Corporation.png
| coa_res =
| coa_alt =
| coa_caption = [[Seal (emblem)|Seal]] of the Adityapur Municipal Corporation
| house_type = [[Municipal corporation (India)|Municipal Corporation]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1963}}
| disbanded =
| preceded_by =
| succeeded_by =
| leader1_type = [[Mayor (India) | Mayor]]
| leader1 = ''Sanjay Sardar''
| party1 = BJP
| election1 = 2026
| leader2_type = [[Deputy Mayor]]
| leader2 = Ankur Singh
| party2 = JMM Congress RJD Suporter
| election2 = 2026
| leader3_type = [[Municipal commissioner (India) | Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader3 = Parul Singh
| party3 =
| election3 =
| seats = 35
| structure1 =
| structure1_res = 300px
| political_groups1 =
| session_room =
| session_res = 300px
| meeting_place =
| last_election1 = 2026
| next_election1 = 2031
| motto =
| website = [https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ulb/Adityapur/ Official website]
| footnotes =
}}

'''Adityapur Municipal Corporation (AMC)''' is the urban local body responsible for the civic administration of the city of [[Adityapur]] in the [[Seraikela Kharsawan district|Seraikela Kharsawan]] district of the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adityapur Municipal Corporation |url=https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ulb/Adityapur/Adityapur.aspx |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230606185809/https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ulb/Adityapur/Adityapur.aspx |archive-date=2023-06-06 |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=udhd.jharkhand.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Urban Development and Housing Department |url=http://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230411005150/http://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/ |archive-date=2023-04-11 |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=udhd.jharkhand.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-11 |title=Adityapur Municipal Corporation introduces penalties for open waste dumping to promote cleanliness |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ranchi-test/adityapur-municipal-corporation-introduces-penalties-for-open-waste-dumping-to-promote-cleanliness/articleshow/123831858.cms |access-date=2026-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-27 |title=Adityapur Municipal Corporation approves projects worth Rs 44 crore |url=https://avenuemail.in/adityapur-municipal-corporation-approves-projects-worth-rs-44-crore/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref> It was established in 1963 as a municipal council and was upgraded to municipal corporation status in June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wayback Machine |url=https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/Handlers/CreditRating.ashx?id=CR39-22052017050522PM.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220804083038/https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/Handlers/CreditRating.ashx?id=CR39-22052017050522PM.pdf |archive-date=2022-08-04 |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=udhd.jharkhand.gov.in}}</ref> The corporation governs an area of approximately 49 square kilometres and has 35 administrative wards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-23 |title=45% posts reserved for women in Adityapur, Seraikela municipal polls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/45-posts-reserved-for-women-in-adityapur-seraikela-municipal-polls-101766501413132.html |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-08 |title=आदित्यपुर नगर निगम चुनाव में आरक्षण का फार्मूला तय, चुनाव आयोग की अधिसूचना का इंतजार |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/adityapur/story-adityapur-municipal-corporation-elections-reservation-formula-finalized-201765140180330.html |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref>

== History ==
Adityapur was established as a municipal council in 1963 to administer the developing urban area adjoining [[Jamshedpur]]. Over the years, the town expanded due to industrial and residential growth. In June 2015, the [[Government of Jharkhand]] upgraded the municipal council to a municipal corporation, expanding its administrative structure and jurisdiction. At present there are 35 wards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adityapur Municipal Corporation |url=http://www.adityapurmunicipal.com/about.html |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=www.adityapurmunicipal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-23 |title=45% posts reserved for women in Adityapur, Seraikela municipal polls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/45-posts-reserved-for-women-in-adityapur-seraikela-municipal-polls-101766501413132.html |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

==Administrative setup==
The provision of Jharkhand Municipal Act 2011 defines the power of Adityapur Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=9 Feb 2012 |title=Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011 |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/5332/1/jharkhand_municipal_act_2011_%28english%29.pdf |access-date=21 Feb 2026 |website=India Code |publisher=[[Government of India]]}}</ref> The corporation consists of 35 municipal wards, each represented by an elected councillor. The elected body is headed by a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. In addition, the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state government, oversees the administrative functions of the corporation.<ref name=":3">{{cite web
|title=Organizational Set Up & Functioning
|url=https://www.ranchimunicipal.com/Downloads/1752018141224169_DownloadFiles.pdf
|publisher=Ranchi Municipal Corporation
|format=PDF
|access-date=21 February 2026
}}</ref>

The administrative role of the Adityapur Municipal Corporation includes:

*Implementation of decisions taken by the elected council.

*Management of urban services and infrastructure within city limits.

*Supervising day to day municipal governance through officials and staff.

== Functions ==
Adityapur Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions: <ref>{{Cite web |title=Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term |url=https://www.elections.in/government/municipal-corporation-in-india.html |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=www.elections.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban Development & Housing Department |title=Functions |url=https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/Functions.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701110435/https://udhd.jharkhand.gov.in/Functions.aspx |archive-date=1 July 2022 |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=udhd.jharkhand.gov.in |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-02-24 |title=Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/good-municipal-governance-key-to-improve-quality-of-life/articleshow/57320746.cms |access-date=2025-10-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2023-05-31 |title=Adityapur signs fresh MoU for waste plant |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/adityapur-signs-fresh-mou-for-waste-plant/articleshow/100636254.cms |access-date=2026-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Story |first=Jharkhand |date=2025-03-11 |title=Jharkhand News: Adityapur municipality slaps Rs 6.5 lakh fine on builder for lack of drainage |url=https://thejharkhandstory.co.in/jharkhand-news-adityapur-municipality-slaps-rs-6-5-lakh-fine-on-builder-for-lack-of-drainage/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Jharkhand Story |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-12-06 |title=Anti-encroachment drive in Adityapur, illegal shops demolished |url=https://avenuemail.in/anti-encroachment-drive-in-adityapur-illegal-shops-demolished/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-17 |title=Beautification and maintenance of parks by Adityapur Municipal Corporation |url=https://avenuemail.in/beautification-and-maintenance-of-parks-by-adityapur-municipal-corporation/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-30 |title=1.5L Adityapur locals face water crisis as groundwater table shrinks |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/1-5l-adityapur-locals-face-water-crisis-as-groundwater-table-shrinks/articleshow/120773988.cms |access-date=2026-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-20 |title=50k Adityapur households await regular piped drinking water |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/50k-adityapur-households-await-regular-piped-drinking-water/articleshow/107837108.cms |access-date=2026-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-12-03 |title=AMC, Traffic police crack down on roadside encroachments in Adityapur |url=https://avenuemail.in/amc-traffic-police-crack-down-on-roadside-encroachments-in-adityapur/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref>

* Solid waste management.
* Street light management.
* Approval of construction of new building and regulation of land use.
* Issuance of birth and death certificate.
* Construction and maintenance of municipal roads, drains and public infrastructure.
* Slum Management & encroachment removal.
* Development & maintenance of burial grounds and crematoriums.
* Regulation of slaughter houses.
* Prevention of food adulteration.
* Preventive health care.
* Management of storm water and waste water drainage.

== Revenue ==
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pay holding tax or face penal action: Adityapur municipal body to SMEs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jamshedpur/pay-holding-tax-or-face-penal-action-adityapur-municipal-body-to-smes/amp_articleshow/90160682.cms |access-date=2026-02-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="me11">{{cite news |last1=Jadhav |first1=Radheshyam |title=Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/why-civic-bodies-in-india-need-municipal-bonds/article33237962.ece |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.thehindubusinessline.com |date=3 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="me12">{{cite news |title=Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/municipal-corporations-under-severe-strain-as-revenues-sink-rbi-report-314215-2021-12-02 |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Business Today |date=2 December 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="me13">{{cite news |title=If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/if-cities-are-to-deliver-better-quality-life-need-to-have-business-models-which-are-sustainable/642276/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=Financialexpress |date=17 May 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-02-07 |title=Adityapur Municipal body achieves revenue target in record time |url=https://avenuemail.in/adityapur-municipal-body-achieves-revenue-target-in-record-time/ |access-date=2026-02-20 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== 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

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Municipal corporations in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Seraikela Kharsawan district| ]]
[[Category:Urban local bodies in Jharkhand]]

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Cornelius R at 04:10, 29 April 2026