The corporation may from time to time appoint out of their own body, Special Committees and may be by specific resolution delegate any of their powers and duties to such committees and define the sphere of business of each special committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall, in the first instance, be placed before the appropriate Committee and shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation. The following six special committees are appointed by the corporation under section 38A (l) of Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
WORKS COMMITTEE (CITY)
The Corporation under Section 38A(1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Works Committee(City), out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Works Committee (City), meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorised by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Works Committee (City) | - City Engineer's Department and question pertaining thereto.
- Engineer's Department* and questions pertaining thereto.( areas only)
- Fire Brigade and questions pertaining thereto.
- Other questions affecting public safety.
- Licence Department so far as it enforces regulations in the interest of public safety.
- Ward Officer (Estate)'s Department and questions pertaining thereto.
- Inspection** of Works.
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*The questions relating to Hydraulic Engineer’s Dept., for the purpose of Chapter IX & X of the M.M.C. Act fall within the purview of Standing Committee (vide C.R.No.2488, dated the 15th March 1973). **Paragraph 5 of Corporation Resolution No.1175, dated the 8th May 1930 runs as follows :- "5. That as regards the inspection of the various works in the City, the Works Committee be requested to follow the procedure suggested by the Commissioner in the following paragraph 2 of his letter No. M.C. 54-C, dated the 11th January 1930. "Now that the re-organization of the Engineering Department has been sanctioned, a new Engineering Committee to take the place of the existing Drainage and Road, etc., Committee will have to be appointed under Section 38A. The Corporation can delegate its powers under Section 66 to that Committee and there will presumably be no objection to that Committee as a whole or some of its members inspecting the various works in the City and calling for reports from the Commissioner whenever necessary. This need not involve any interference with the executive powers of the Commissioner. The Committee would, of course, not take down the statements of the Municipal subordinate or the contractors themselves but would ask the Commissioner to make any enquiries that they may deem necessary."
At present, there are 35 members in the Works Committee (City). To view information about the members
WORKS COMMITTEE (SUBURBS)
The Corporation under Section 38A(1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Works Committee (Subs.) out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Works Committee (Subs.) meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorised by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Works Committee (Suburbs) (matters relating to Suburban Areas only) | - City Engineer's Department and questions pertaining thereto.
- Hydraulic Engineer's Department* and questions pertaining thereto.
- Fire Brigade and questions pertaining thereto.
- Other questions affecting public safety.
- Licence Department so far as it enforces regulations in the interest of public safety.
- Ward Officer (Estate)'s Department and questions pertaining thereto.
- Inspection** of Works.
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*The questions relating to Hydraulic Engineer’s Dept., for the purpose of Chapter IX & X of the M.M.C. Act fall within the purview of Standing Committee (vide C.R.No.2488, dated the 15th March 1973). **Paragraph 5 of Corporation Resolution No.1175, dated the 8th May 1930 runs as follows :- "5. That as regards the inspection of the various works in the City, the Works Committee be requested to follow the procedure suggested by the Commissioner in the following paragraph 2 of his letter No.M.C. 54-C, dated the 11th January 1930. "Now that the re-organization of the Engineering Department has been sanctioned, a new Engineering Committee to take the place of the existing Drainage and Road, etc., Committee will have to be appointed under Section 38A. The Corporation can delegate its powers under Section 66 to that Committee and there will presumably be no objection to that Committee as a whole or some of its members inspecting the various works in the City and calling for reports from the Commissioner whenever necessary. This need not involve any interference with the executive powers of the Commissioner. The Committee would, of course, not take down the statements of the Municipal subordinate or the contractors themselves but would ask the Commissioner to make any enquiries that they may deem necessary."
At present there are 34 members in the Works Committee (Suburbs). To view information about the members
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE
The Corporation under Section 38A(1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Public Health Committee out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Public Health Committee meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | | | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorized by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Public Health Committee | All questions relating to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and the Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Kasturba Hospital for infectious diseases, Medical Relief in the Municipal outdoor dispensaries, Medical and Nursing assistance to the poor in their homes Venereal Diseases Dispensaries, Anti Tuberculosis League and any Medical Institution to which monetary assistance is given by the Corporation. Health Department (including Street Cleaning, Conservancy, etc.) with the exception of questions pertaining to the Mechanical Branch so far as they fall within the province of the Works Committee. |
At present, there are 36 members in the Public Health Committee. To view information about the members Member List
MARKETS AND GARDEN COMMITTEE
The Corporation under Section 38A (1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Markets and Gardens Committee, out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Markets and Gardens Committee meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. Chairman of the Markets and Gardens Committee is one of the member of the Tree Authority. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorized by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Markets and Gardens Committee. | Markets and Slaughter Houses Departments, Gardens Department. |
At present, there are 36 members in the Markets and Gardens Committee. To view information about the members Member List
LAW, REVENUE AND GENERAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE
The Corporation under Section 38A(1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Law, Revenue and General Purposes Committee out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Law, Revenue and General Purposes Committee meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorized by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Law, Revenue and General Purposes Committee. | All questions relating to interpretation and amendment of the Municipal Act and other Acts, Bye-laws, Regulations, Rules relating to all matters of Municipal Administration : - Assessment and Collection Department,
- Election matters,
- Octroi Office,
- Accounts Department,
- Licence Department-questions relating to revenue obtained from licences,
- All miscellaneous questions not falling within the purviews of any other Special Committees.
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At present, there are 35 members in the Law, Revenue and General Purposes Committee. To view information about the members
WOMEN AND CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE
The Corporation under Section 38A(1) of the M.M.C. Act, appoint the Women and Child Welfare Committee out of their own body consisting of 36 members in their meeting after general election and delegate any of their power and duties to such Committee and also define the sphere of business of Committee so appointed and direct that all matters and questions included in any such sphere shall be submitted to the Corporation with such Committee’s recommendation.
Conduct of Business
The Women and Child Welfare Committee meets once in a month and such other times if find necessary {the notice of meeting specifying the day, the time and the place at which such meeting is to be held and the business to be transacted in the meeting (agenda and accompaniments) is prepared by the Municipal Secretary and sent to the Committee members at their residential address}. - The first meeting of each Special Committee held on a day and at the time to be fixed by the Municipal Secretary in consultation with the Mayor (M.M.C.Rule 2007).
- As per Special Procedure Rule, the Chairman of a Committee may whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the written request of the Mayor or the Commissioner or of not less than five Members of the Committee requested by written requisite to call a Special Meeting, the Chairman has to call such meeting for a day not more than four days after presentation of such request.
- As per Special Committees Procedure Rule No.8 quorum of 9 members is required to transact the business at the meeting.
Appointment of Chairman and Deputy Chairman. | Every Special Committee shall appoint two of its members to be its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively. In case of a vacancy in the office of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman the Committee shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of their term. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman shall hold office until the first meeting of the Committee in the next following official year, unless in the meantime the Committee ceases to functions; they shall, however, be eligible for re-election. | | Quorum | If at any time during a Committee Meeting it shall be brought to the notice of the Chairman that the number of members present falls short of nine inclusive of the Chairman, the Chairman shall adjourn the meeting to some other day fixing such time and place for the same as he/she shall think convenient and the business which remains indisposed of at such meeting shall be disposed of at the adjourned meeting or if the latter meeting is again adjourned, at any subsequent adjourned meeting and except in the case of any proceedings governed by either of the Proviso to sub-section (6) of Section 38A of the Act, whether, there be a quorum of nine members inclusive of the Chairman present thereat or not. | | Commissioner's right to be present. | The Commissioner or any officer duly authorized by him shall have same right of being present at a meeting of a Special Committee and of taking part in the discussions thereat as a member of the said Committee, but shall not be at liberty to vote upon or make any proposition at such meeting. |
Sphere of Business
"Sphere of Business of Special Committees defined by the Corporation vide Corporation Resolution No.46, dated 11th May 1999 in exercise of the powers vested in them by Sub-Section (1) of Section 38A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, as amended up to date.
Sr.No. | Name of the Special Committee | Sphere of Business | 1) | Women and Child Welfare Committee. | - Museums Swimming pools and Sport Complex.
- Maternity Homes, Health Posts, Family Planning,
- IPP V.
- Pre-Primary Education.
- Supply of Nutritious food in Municipal Primary Schools.
- Preventive Measures to control venereal diseases.
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At present, there are 36 members in the Women and Child Welfare Committee. To view information about the members
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