Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation

As for what all constitute as civic responsibilities of HDMC, then its civic responsibilities are no different from all other Municipal Corporations in rest of India. That is it looks into:

• Healthcare supply and maintenance of government hospitals.

• Maintenance of roads and street lights.

• Water supply to Hubli, Dharwad and all the adjoining towns.

• Taking necessary actions during epidemic situation across the city.

• Maintenance of parks and gardens.

• Maintenance of birth and death record.

• Granting permission for new buildings and infrastructure.

And as for administrative structure of HDMC is concerned, then it is again no different from other municipal corporations. That is Municipal Commissioner – an appointed IAS officer – is the administrative head of the corporation. However, He/she obviously has to consult elected representatives including mayor and deputy mayor on day-to-day civic matters. HDMC has total 67 wards from where corporters are elected via direct election held after every 5 years.