Municipal Corporation of Delhi is India’s oldest and largest civic body
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is counted among one of the largest municipalities is the world. Today MCD serves to more than 16 million Delhiites.
The journey of the civic body started from the time of emperor Sahajahan. Later British took over the administration of the civic body.
After independence the MCD was formed in 1958 while the civic administration started functioning in 1962 after the formation of Delhi Municipal Commission.
In the British rule the main responsibility of the civic body was to maintain the law and order. However as days progressed the responsibilities started expanding into different civic services.
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Source : Hindustan Times
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