KOZHIKODE CORPORATION Corporation of Calicut

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KOZHIKODE CORPORATION(Corporation of Calicut)
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KOZHIKODE CORPORATIONAT A GLANCE

• TALUK KOZHIKODE
• VILLAGES 11
• ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES 02
• REVENUE WARDS 39
• ELECTORAL WARDS 55
• POPULATION (as per census 2001) 4,36,556
• Male 2,11,888
• Female 2,24,668
• Area 84.232 Sq.Km
• Date of formation 1st November 1962
• Mayor Sri. M.Bhaskaran
• Deputy Mayor Prof. P.T.Abdul Latheef
• Secretary Sri. T.K.Raveendran

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• Kozhikode (Calicut) was the capital of the
  Zamorins of erstwhile Malabar and an important
  commercial city from ancient times
• It has been recorded in history that the name
  Kozhikode derived from the terms Kalikuthu
  of the Arabs and Calicuttu of the Britishers.
  Another version says Koyil kotta or
  Kallukettu later came to be known as Kozhikode
• The famous traveller of yesteryears, Ibn Bathutha
  described Kozhikode as one of the major ports in
  that time

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• The city owes for its progress and prosperity to
  the Zamorins who ruled Kozhikode since 1442.
  Calicut came to be called the 'City of Zamorins'
• Timber trade of Kallai, which was once worlds
  second largest, and the sprawling trade of hill
  produce at Big Bazaar were the icons of
  commercial glory of the city
• The first industry commenced in the city is the
  Thiruvannur Cotton Mills, in 1884

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• Nicholo Kondi is the first European to visit
  Kozhikode
• The visit of Vasco da Gama is regarded as an
  important event which led to the cause of the
  invasion of India by foreign powers. The famous
  Portuguese sailor set his feet first in the year
  1498 at Kappad, 17 Kms away from the city
• Kozhikode had a crucial role In the history of
  Indian independence

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• Kozhikode was the arena of freedom fighters of
  national freedom movement such as Muhammed
  Abdurahiman Sahib, K.Kelappan, E.Moidu Maulavi,
  EMS, A.V.Kuttymalu Amma and others
• Kozhikode also occupied the prime centre in salt
  sathyagraha movement
• Beypore at Kozhikode is renowned for its Manchi
  and unique Uru (large wooden country boats) and
  the Khalasis, who are specialised in hauling
  heavy wrecks which even hydraulic crane fail to
  do.Their role in helping the victims of train
  tragedy at Perumon is outstanding

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• Kozhikode Municipality was formed on July 3rd
  1866 on the strength of the Town Improvement Act
  promulgated by the erstwhile Madras Province
• The Municipal body included nominated members
  with the Collector of Malabar as its President.
  District Superintendent of Police, Asst. Surgeon,
  a representative from European community, two
  from Anglo Indian community, one Parsi, one
  Muslim and four others were included in the
  administrative body. Executive Engineer was ex
  officio member
• The first council was on 12.07.1866

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• The law of District Municipalities 1884 was a
  milestone in the development of Municipalities in
  the state.
• This law paved the way for election, in which ¾
  of the councillors were directly elected by the
  tax payers who would in turn elect the chairmen.
• Paid Secretaries were appointed in the
  Municipalities consequent to the amendment
  introduced in 1897

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• As per the15th amendment introduced to the Act
  in 1933 Municipal Commissioners were appointed as
  Executive Officers
• The population of the Municipality at the time of
  its inception was 36602, having an area 10.9
  sq.miles
• Upholding the nationalist thoughts of the people
  of Kozhikode, the Municipal Council passed a
  resolution supporting the Indian Freedom
  Struggle. Following this, the Council was
  dismissed in 1942
• Kozhikode Corporation was constituted in 1962 by
  annexing adjacent Panchayats, as per the Calicut
  City Municipality Act 1961

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• The extent of the Corporation comes to 84.232
  Sq.Kms
• Kozhikode Corporation is the only ULB in the
  state getting revenue from timber tax
• With the elevation of status, the City
  Corporation has formulated a number of projects
  aimed at integrated development of the city
• The four storied building housing the office of
  Kozhikode Corporation, which faces the Arabian
  Sea is the largest and most convenient in the
  State

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• The Moffusil Bus stand in the city is the largest
  of its kind in the state and is well maintained
  and congestion free.
• The Corporation owns a stadium of international
  standards
• The Mananchira Square constructed in tune with
  the heritage of Kerala and situated in the heart
  of the city is a unique one, attracting
  tourists. It is an ideal open space for leisuring
  for the city dwellers as well. The square is
  properly maintained ever since it was dedicated
  to the public over a decade ago.

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• The RCH project, aimed at helping the poor,
  implemented with the help of world bank is an
  exemplary venture in the health front. As many as
  19 dispensaries are presently functioning across
  the city.
• A fool proof waste management system, first and
  best of its kind in the State, is in place. This
  Model Solid Waste Management System is
  implemented with the help of the Ministry of
  Forest Environment, Govt. of India and the
  State Pollution Control Board

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• The Mananchira, the artificial pond constructed
  as early as in 1553 is the biggest fresh water
  body in the heart of the city which help to
  mitigate the acute water shortage during the
  hottest summer. The pond seldom dries up.
• Consequent to the devolving of power through
  decentralisation the Corporation took up and
  implemented umpteen number of projects in various
  fields
• As many as 20 Mini Water Projects were
  implemented by the Corporation with public
  participation during the period from 1996 to 2000

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• Tagore Centenary Hall with centralised air
  conditioning and acoustic system is a valuable
  asset of the Corporation
• Kozhikode Corporation has been adjudged twice as
  the best Corporation in the State by the Kerala
  Government
• Kozhikode Corporation secured Green City Award
  for cleanliness from Mumbai based organisation,
  Plast India Foundation in 2005. Kozhikode was
  selected for this award from among 32 cities
  across India
• Land acquisition has been initiated for setting
  up a modern slaughter house

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• Action has been taken to set up a modern
  Amusement Park at Mananchira square, IT Park at
  Beach, Market complex at Kalluthankadavu on Build
  Operate Transfer basis
• Shopping complexes are constructed across the
  city and rented out for augmenting the resources
  of the Corporation
• The main source of income for the Corporation is
  from Property Tax, Profession Tax, Rent on land
  and buildings, D O licences fee etc. In the
  current financial year the income expected from
  these sources is Rs.18.5
  Cr.,Rs.4.5 Cr.,9.5 Cr. Rs.1.75 Cr. respectively

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• The Year long celebrations to mark the 140th
  anniversary of the city becoming a Muncipality
  began last year with the formal inauguration of
  the festivities by the Honble Speaker of Lok
  Sabha on 7th October 2006.
• Action has already began to implement
  e-governance in a phased manner
• A drive to become plastic free city was initiated
  by the Corporation in August 2006, much ahead
  the State formulated plans in this regard

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• The Corporation has initiated hopeful steps to
  become a modern urban self government and is on
  the threshold of a qualitative change to provide
  speedy and effective service delivery to the
  public