Mayor of Mumbai
Mayor of Mumbai | |
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Term length | 2.5 years |
Formation | 1931 |
Website | Official website |
The Mayor of Mumbai (Formerly Mayor of Bombay) is the first citizen of the Indian city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This person is the chief of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, but the role is largely ceremonial as the real powers are vested in the Municipal Commissioner.[citation needed] The Mayor also plays a functional role in deliberating over the discussions in the Corporation.[1] Sunil Prabhu (belonging to the Shiv Sena political party) is the current Mayor of Mumbai.[2]
Current Mayor
The current mayor is Mr. Sunil Prabhu of the Shiv Sena, elected in 2012 with 125 votes against his opponent from the Congress, Sunil More who got 65 votes.[3]
History of the Office
The designation of 'Chairmen' of Mumbai since 1873 was changed into 'President' of the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai which later changed into that of 'His Worship the Mayor', Mumbai Municipal Corporation from November 1931.
Election of the mayor
The mayor is elected from within the ranks of the council in a quinquennial election. The elections are conducted in all 227 wards in the city to elect corporators. The party that wins the maximum number of seats holds an internal voting to decide the mayor.
The tenure of the mayor is two and a half years.
Mayors of Mumbai
Year | Mayor | Political Party | Notes |
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1931–1932 | Mr. J. B. Boman Behram | ||
1932–1933 | Mr. V. N. Chandavarkar | ||
1933–1934 | Dr. Moreshwar Chintaman Javle | ||
1934–1935 | Mr. Hooseinally M. Rahimtoola | ||
1935–1936 | Mr. Khurshed Framji Nariman | ||
1936–1937 | Mr. Jamnadas M. Mehta | ||
1937–1938 | Dr. Elijah Moses | ||
1938–1939 | Mr. Sultan M. Chinoy | ||
1939–1940 | Mr. Behram N. Karanjia | ||
1940–1941 | Mr. Mathooradas Tricamjee | ||
1941–1942 | Dr. Joseph A. Collaco | Member of the Corporation 1929-1952 | |
1942–1943 | Mr. Yusuf J. Meherally | ||
1943–1944 | Dr. M. D. D. Gilder, Mr. M. R. Masani | ||
1944–1945 | Mr. Nagindas T. Master | ||
1945–1946 | Dr. Jos. Alban D'Souza | ||
1946–1947 | Mr. Mohamedbhoy I.M. Rowjee | ||
1947–1948 | Mr. A. P. Sabavala | ||
1948–1949 | Dr. M. U. Mascarenhas | ||
1949–1950 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
1950–1951 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
1951–1952 | Mr. S. K. Patil | ||
1952–1953 | Mr. Ganpatishankar N. Desai | ||
1953–1954 | Dr. P. A. Dias | ||
1954–1955 | Mr. Dahyabhai V. Patel | ||
1955–1956 | Mr. N. C. Pupala | ||
1956–1957 | Smt. Sulochana M. Modi | Indian National Congress | First woman mayor of Mumbai |
1956–1957 | Mr. Salebhoy Abdul Kader | ||
1957 - 1957 | Dr. Simon C. Fernandes | ||
1957–1958 | Mr. M. V. Donde | ||
1958–1959 | Mr. S. S. Mirajkar | ||
1959–1960 | Mr. P. T. Borale | ||
1960–1961 | Mr. Vishnuprasad N. Desai | ||
1961–1962 | Mr. V. B. Worlikar | ||
1962–1963 | Dr. N. N. Shah | ||
1963–1964 | Mr. E. A. Bandookwala | ||
1964–1965 | Dr. B. P. Divgi | ||
1965–1966 | Mr. M. Madhavan | ||
1966–1967 | Mr. S. R. Patkar | ||
1967–1968 | Dr. J. Leon D'Souza | ||
1968–1969 | Dr. R. N. Kulkarni | ||
1969–1970 | Mr. J. K. Joshi | ||
1970–1971 | Dr. S. G. Patel | ||
1971–1972 | Dr. H. S. Gupte | Shiv Sena | |
1972–1973 | Mr. R. K. Ganatra | ||
1973–1974 | Mr. Sudhir G. Joshi | Shiv Sena | |
1974–1975 | Mr. B. K. Boman -Behram | ||
1975–1976 | Mr. N. D. Mehta | ||
1976–1977 | Mr. Manohar G. Joshi | Shiv Sena | |
1977–1978 | Mr. Murli S. Deora | Indian National Congress | |
1978 - 1978 | Mr. V. S. Mahadik | ||
1978–1979 | Mr. R. K. Chimbulkar | ||
1979–1980 | Mr. R. K. Chimbulkar | ||
1980–1981 | Mr. Baburao H. Shete | ||
1981–1982 | Dr. A. U. Memon | ||
1982–1983 | Dr. P. S. Pai | ||
1983–1984 | Mr. M. H. Bedi | ||
1984–1985 | Corporation was superseded by an Administrator | ||
1985–1986 | Mr. Chhagan C. Bhujbal | Shiv Sena | |
1986–1987 | Mr. Datta Nalawade | Shiv Sena | |
1987–1988 | Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo | Shiv Sena | |
1988–1989 | Mr. C. S. Padwal | Shiv Sena | |
1989–1990 | Mr. Sharad N. Acharya (Bhau) | Shiv Sena | Son of senior freedom fighter Narayan Gajanan Acharya from Chembur, Mumbai ( By-Suvarna Sharang Pandit. ) |
1990–1991 | Mr. Chhagan C. Bhujbal | Shiv Sena | |
1991–1992 | Mr. Diwakar N. Raote | Shiv Sena | |
1992–1993 | Mr. C. D. Handore | ||
1993–1994 | Mr. R. R. Singh | ||
1994–1995 | Smt. Niramala Samant - Prabhavalkar | Indian National Congress | Second woman mayor of Mumbai |
1995–1996 | Mr. R. T. Kadam | ||
1996–1997 | Mr. Milind Vaidya | Shiv Sena | |
1997–1998 | Mrs. Vishakha Raut | Shiv Sena | Third woman mayor of Mumbai |
1998–1999 | Mr. Nandu Satam | Shiv Sena | |
1999–2002 | Mr. Hareshwar Patil | Shiv Sena | |
2002–2005 | Mr. Mahadeo B. Deole | Shiv Sena | |
2005–2007 | Shri. Dattaji Dalvi | Shiv Sena | |
2007–2009 | Dr. (Smt.) Shubha U. Raul | Shiv Sena | Fourth woman mayor of Mumbai |
2009 - 2012 | Mrs. Shraddha Shridhar Jadhav | Shiv Sena | Fifth woman mayor of Mumbai Second time when the mayor was elected by raising of hands and not by secret ballot. |
2012–Present | Mr. Sunil Prabhu | Shiv Sena |
See also
- Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai(MCGM) or Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai (for details on the buildings architecture)
- Coat of arms of Mumbai
- Administrative divisions of Mumbai
- Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai
- Sheriff of Mumbai
References
- ↑ MCGM Website. http://mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qlmayoffice
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shiv-senas-jadhav-elected-mayor-of-mumbai/106250-37.html
- ↑ Tatke, Sukhada (10 March 2012). "New mayor wants clean, beautiful, secure city". The Times of India (Mumbai). Retrieved 10 March 2012.
- Official List of Mayors of Bombay - http://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qllisthistory