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{{Short description|Local civic body in Karnal, Haryana, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox legislature
| name = Karnal Municipal Corporation
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| house_type = Municipal Corporation
| term_limits = 5 years
| foundation = {{start date and age|1993}}
| leader1_type = [[Mayor (India)|Mayor]]
| leader1 = Renu Bala Gupta
| party1 = [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
| election1 = March 2025
| leader2_type = [[Leader of the Opposition (India)|Leader of the Opposition]]
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| leader3_type = [[Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader3 = Vaishali Sharma
| party3 = [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
| election3 =
| seats = '''20'''
| structure1_res = 275px
| structure1 = India Karnal, Haryana Municipal Corporation 2025.svg
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'''[[Municipal corporation (India)|Government]] (15)'''
:*{{Colour box|#FF9933}} [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] (15)
'''[[Parliamentary opposition|Others]] (5)'''
:*{{Colour box|#B2B2B2}} [[Independent politician|IND]] (5)
| term_length = 5 years
| authority =
| voting_system1 = [[First-past-the-post voting|First-past-the-post]]
| last_election1 = [[2025 Haryana local elections|2 March 2025]]
| next_election1 = 2030
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| meeting_place = [[Karnal]], [[Haryana]]
| website = {{url|https://mckarnal.in/}}
| footnotes =
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'''Karnal Municipal Corporation''' is the [[Municipal corporation (India)|municipal corporation]] governing [[India|Indian]] city of [[Karnal]]. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras ([[Chennai]]) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay ([[Mumbai]]) and Calcutta ([[Kolkata]]) by 1762.<ref name="May ref5">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Anupam |title=City Mayors: Indian Mayors |url=http://www.citymayors.com/mayors/indian-mayors.html |access-date=29 October 2021 |publisher=citymayors.com}}</ref> Karnal Municipal Corporation is headed by [[Mayor]] of city and governed by [[Municipal commissioner (India)|Commissioner]].

== History and administration ==

Karnal Municipal Corporation was formed in 1993 to improve the infrastructure of the town as per the needs of local population.<ref name="ka2">{{cite news |title=Karnal municipal corporation to attach defaulters’ properties |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/karnal-mc-to-attach-defaulters-properties/articleshow/72782929.cms#_ga=2.32793526.948581121.1653453959-471929949.1653453959 |access-date=25 May 2022 |publisher=timesofindia.com |date=17 December 2019}}</ref> Karnal Corporation has been categorised into wards and each ward is headed by councillor for which elections are held every 5 years.

Karnal Municipal Corporation is governed by mayor Renu Bala Gupta<ref name="ka3">{{cite news |title=Haryana ULB minister makes surprise visit at Karnal MC office |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/haryana-ulb-minister-makes-surprise-visit-at-karnal-mc-office-101648667690646.html |access-date=25 May 2022 |publisher=hindustantimes.com |date=31 March 2022}}</ref> and administered by Municipal Commissioner Naresh Narwal, IAS.<ref name="ka1">{{cite news |title=Karnal Municipal Corporation revenue division turns to retired employees |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/karnal-municipal-corporation-revenue-division-turns-to-retired-employees-397282 |access-date=25 May 2022 |publisher=tribuneindia.com |date=23 May 2022}}</ref>

== Functions ==
Karnal Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:<ref name="ka9">{{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="ka10">{{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 |publisher=The Times of India |date=24 February 2017 |language=en}}</ref>

* Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority .

* Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.

* Improvement of the town's economic and Social status.

* Arrangements of water supply towards commercial,residential and industrial purposes.

* Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.

* Creation of solid waste management,public health system and sanitary services.

* Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.

* Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped,old age and gender biased people.

* Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.

== Revenue sources ==

The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.<ref name="ka11">{{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="ka12">{{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="ka13">{{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>

=== 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.

=== 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.

== See also ==

* [[List of municipal corporations in India]]
{{Municipalities of Haryana}}

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20211128145122/https://mckarnal.com Official Website]}}


[[Category:Municipal corporations in Haryana]]
[[Category:Karnal]]

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