Mayor of Mumbai
| Mayor of Mumbai | |
|---|---|
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Incumbent Snehal Ambekar since 9 September 2014 | |
| 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. The Mayor also plays a functional role in deliberating over the discussions in the Corporation.[1] Snehal Ambekar of the Shiv Sena is the current Mayor of Mumbai.
Current Mayor
The current mayor is Snehal Ambekar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Indian National Congress | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2012 – 2014 | Mr. Sunil Prabhu | Shiv Sena | |
| 2014 - Present | Snehal Ambekar[2] | Shiv Sena | Sixth woman mayor of Mumbai |
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
- Official List of Mayors of Bombay - http://www.mcgm.gov.in/irj/portal/anonymous/qllisthistory
