Gangtok Municipal Corporation
Gangtok Municipal Corporation | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Leadership | |
Nell Bahadur Chettri[1] | |
Tshering Palden Bhutia[1] | |
Gayden Chopel | |
| Seats | 19[1] |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2021[1] |
Next election | 2026 |
Gangtok Municipal Corporation is the municipal corporation of Gangtok city of Sikkim state in India.
History
The Gangtok Municipal Corporation Act, 1975, establishes a Municipal Corporation in Gangtok, and applies to the town of Gangtok.[2] The first-ever historic elections of the Gangtok Municipal Corporation consisting of 15 wards, was held on 27 April 2010[3]. The Corporation was formed as part of the reforms under JNNURM.[4] The councilors took the oath of allegiance to their offices on 12 May 2010.[5] Elections to the post of Mayor and Deputy Mayor were held on the same day. K. N. Topgay and Shakti Singh Choudhary were elected as the First Mayor and First Deputy Mayor of the Gangtok Municipal Corporation respectively.[5] The first phase of the three Fs (functions, functionaries, and funds) depending on the capacity of the corporation was devolved to the corporation vide Gazette Notification No 293, dated 25 June 2010.[5]
Administration
The Municipal Corporation is divided into 19 administrative wards.[5][6] It consists of democratically elected members (councillors) and is headed by the Mayor.[6] The councillors are chosen through direct election by all the voters residing in the administrative ward for a term of 5 years. Although the Municipal Corporation is the legislative body that lays down policies for the governance of the city, it is the Municipal Commissioner who is responsible for the execution of the policies. The Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state government, is the head of the executive arm of the corporation and is assisted by various other officers belonging to different departments in the corporation.
Wards
The total number of municipal wards in Gangtok city was increased from 15 to 17 with addition of two new wards in 2015.[7] In 2020, the number of wards was increased to 19.[7] The newly created wards were Bojoghari 2nd Mile and Pani House.[8]
Councillors elected in 2021 Elections (19 Wards)
| Zone | Ward Number | Ward Name[9] | Areas Covered | Assembly Constituency | Councillor[10][9] | Political Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bojoghari, 2nd Mile Ward | Mr Palzor Lepcha | ||||
| 2 | Burtuk Ward | Mr Nell Bahadur Chettri | ||||
| 3 | Lower Sichey Ward | Ms Kala Rai | ||||
| 4 | Upper Sichey | Ms Aruna Chettri | ||||
| 5 | Chandmari Ward | Ms Chungkela Lepcha | ||||
| 6 | Tathangchen Ward | Ms Pema Lhamu Maltha | ||||
| 7 | Development Area Ward | Mrs Tshering Palden | ||||
| 8 | Diesel Power House Ward | Ms Bindhya Cintury | ||||
| 9 | Arithang-I Ward | Mr K Tempo Tapgyal Bhutia | ||||
| 10 | Arithang-II Ward | Mr Raju Tamang | ||||
| 11 | Lower MG Marg - Lall Bazaar Ward | Mr Ashok Kr. Prasad | ||||
| 12 | Upper MG Marg Ward | Mr Sundeep Malu | ||||
| 13 | Tibet Road Ward | Mrs Diki Lhamu Lepcha | ||||
| 14 | Deorali Upper Syari Ward | Ms Sabita Pradhan | ||||
| 15 | Pani House Ward | Mr Norbu Tamang | ||||
| 16 | Daragaon Lumsey Ward | Mr Milan Gautam | ||||
| 17 | Tadong Ward | Mr Chewang Thendup | ||||
| 18 | Tadong 6th Mile | Mrs Rubina Gurung | ||||
| 19 | Ranipool Ward | Mrs Asha Chettri |
List for 17 Wards
| Zone | Ward Number | Ward Name[11] | Areas Covered | Assembly Constituency[11] | Political Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Burtuk | 28-Upper Burtuk & 29-Kabi Lungchuk | |||
| 2 | Lower Burtuk | 28-Upper Burtuk & 29-Kabi Lungchuk | |||
| 3 | Lower Sichey -I | 28-Upper Burtuk | |||
| 4 | Lower Sichey -II | 28-Upper Burtuk | |||
| 5 | Upper Sichey | 28-Upper Burtuk | |||
| 6 | Chandmari Ward | 29-Kabi Lungchuk & 23-Syari | |||
| 7 | Development Area | 27- Gangtok & 28- Upper Burtuk | |||
| 8 | Diesel Power House Ward | 27-Gangtok | |||
| 9 | Arithang Ward | 26-Arithang | |||
| 10 | Lower M.G. Marg Ward | 26-Arithang | |||
| 11 | Upper M.G. Marg | 26-Arithang & 27- Gangtok | |||
| 12 | Tibet Road Ward | 27-Gangtok | |||
| 13 | Deorali Ward | 25-Upper Tadong & 26-Arithang | |||
| 14 | Dara Goan Ward | 25-Upper Tadong | |||
| 15 | Tadong Ward | 22-Namchebong | |||
| 16 | Ranipool Ward | 22-Namchebong | |||
| 17 | Syari/Tathangchen Ward | 23-Syari &26- Arithang |
List of Mayors and Deputy Mayors
Mayors
| Sl | Name | Tenure | Ward name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.N. Topgay[12] | 2010 - 2014 | Chandmari Ward [12] |
| 2 | Lashey Doma Bhutia[13] | 2014 - 2015 | Syari |
| 3 | Shakti Singh Choudhary[14] | 2015-2020 | Upper M.G. Marg |
| 4 | Nell Bahadur Chettri[5][15][16] | May 2021 - | Burtuk ward |
Deputy Mayors
| Sl | Name | Tenure | Ward name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakti Singh Choudhary[17] | 2010-2015 | Upper M.G. Marg |
| 2 | Lassey Doma Bhutia | 2015-2020 | Tathangchen ST(W) |
| 3 | Tahering Palden Bhutia[16] | May 2021 - | Development Area ward |
Gangtok Smart City
As per a report from Praja, "Sikkim state government created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) known as Gangtok Smart City Development Limited (GSCDL) for execution of smart city projects in Gangtok. The Smart City Board initially included both the Mayor and Commissioner. But, since Mayor and councilors are not part of the SPV board, they are not able to put forward ward issues under smart city mission projects."[18]
Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the corporation from the Central and State Government.[19][20][21]
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
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- ^ a b "Gangtok Municipal Corporation (Sikkim)". MyBharat. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Aquifer Management Plan of Gangtok Municipal Corporation, Sikkim" (PDF).
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- ^ a b "Welcome!". gmcsikkim.org. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). sikkim.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Gangtok Municipal Corporation (Ward to Ward Boundary Demarcation)".
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- ^ "Sikkim NOW!: Gangtok gets a new Mayor". Sikkim NOW!. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
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- ^ "Nell Bahadur Chettri sworn in as the new mayor of Gangtok". Archived from the original on 14 April 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Wayback Machine" (PDF). www.sikkim.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Welcome!". www.gmcsikkim.org. Archived from the original on 12 June 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Praja's Urban Governance Dialogue" (PDF).
- ^ Jadhav, Radheshyam (3 December 2020). "Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report". Business Today. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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