Municipalities

The state of Tamil Nadu has well developed municipalities which are a part of the local government in the region. The municipal administration in Tamil Nadu has a history that dates back to the 19th century. The democratic body of the municipalities has developed since then and is now the most efficient grass root level of administration.

The local government and the municipalities of the region were famous during the Chola regime as the Kudavolai. The existing municipal structure has incorporated several changes and works for the facility of the town people. The municipality engages in the urban and town planning programs. The land within the area is regulated for constructions by the municipalities. The municipalities are responsible for the construction of roads and bridges in the area. Public health and sanitation fall under the supervision of the municipalities. They are also responsible for the management of solid wastes in the urban and town ares. Some of the other areas that fall under the administration of the municipalities are mentioned below:

• Providing water supply for all the sectors.
• Improvement and upgradation of the slum areas and alleviation of poverty in the urban regions.
• Registration of births and deaths in the region.
• Providing street lights and public conveniences in the urban regions
• Promoting the educational and cultural aspects of the region.

Along with these functions, the municipalities perform other functions for the economic and social development of the urban areas. The municipalities of Tamil Nadu are neatly devised for the benefit of the urban society. They work efficiently to achieve a healthy and better environment in the urban regions of Tamil Nadu.