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{{Infobox legislature<br />
| name = Begusarai Municipal Corporation<br />
| house_type = [[Municipal corporation (India) | Municipal corporation]]<br />
| foundation = {{start date and age|2010}}<br />
| leader1_type = [[Mayor (India) | Mayor]]<br />
| leader1 = Pinki Devi<br />
| leader2_type = [[Deputy Mayor]]<br />
| leader2 = Anita Devi<br />
| leader3_type = [[Municipal commissioner (India) | Municipal Commissioner]]<br />
| leader3 = Manoj Kumar<br />
| last_election1 = <br />
| meeting_place = Chitragupta Nagar, [[Begusarai]], [[Bihar]] - 851101<br />
| website = {{url | https://nagarseva.bihar.gov.in/begusarai}}<br />
| seats = 45<br />
|logo =<br />
|coa_pic=<br />
|coa_res=200px <br />
|transcription_name=Begusarai Nagar Nigam<br />
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'''Begusarai Municipal Corporation''' or '''Begusarai Nagar Nigam''', is the civic body that governs [[Begusarai]], a city of [[Bihar]] in [[India]].Begusarai city lies in Begusarai district of Bihar and is governed by Municipal Corporation. It is located in central part of [[North Bihar|northern Bihar]]. It was designated as a Municipal Corporation in 2010, and is also the administrative headquarters of Begusarai district. In 1870, Begusarai was established as a sub-division of Munger district. Later, it became a separate district in 1972. Begusarai was named after 'Begu' a man of this district who used to look after 'Sarai' an old and small market of the region. Begusarai city is governed by Begusarai Municipal Corporation which provides major community services in this district. The district lies on the northern bank of the Ganga river.<br />
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== Functions ==<br />
Begusarai Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="Be9">{{cite news |title=Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term |url=https://www.elections.in/government/municipal-corporation-in-india.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |publisher=www.elections.in}}</ref><ref name="Be10">{{cite news |title=Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life {{!}} Pune News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/good-municipal-governance-key-to-improve-quality-of-life/articleshow/57320746.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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* Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority .<br />
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* Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.<br />
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* Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.<br />
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* Arrangements of water supply towards commercial, residential and industrial purposes.<br />
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* Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.<br />
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* Creation of solid waste management, public health system and sanitary services.<br />
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* Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.<br />
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* Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped, old age and gender biased people.<br />
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* Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.<br />
== Revenue ==<br />
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government<ref name="Gi11">{{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="Gi12">{{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="Gi13">{{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><br />
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=== Revenue from taxes === <br />
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation:<br />
* Property tax<br />
* Profession tax<br />
* Entertainment tax<br />
* Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax<br />
* Advertisement tax<br />
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=== Revenue from non-tax sources ===<br />
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation:<br />
* Water usage charges<br />
* Fees from Documentation services<br />
* Rent received from municipal property<br />
* Funds from municipal bonds<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{Official website|https://nagarseva.bihar.gov.in/begusarai|name=Official Website - www.nagarseva.bihar.gov.in/begusarai}}<br />
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