Gurgaon Municipal Corporation
Gurgaon Municipal Corporation is the civic body governing Indian city of Gurugram. Municipal Corporation mechanism in India was introduced during British Rule with formation of municipal corporation in Madras (Chennai) in 1688, later followed by municipal corporations in Bombay (Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) by 1762. Gurgaon Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. History and Administration. Gurgaon Municipal Corporation was formed in year 2008. The Corporation is headed by mayor Madhu Azad and governed by Municipal Commissioner Mukesh Kumar Ahuja. Gurgaon Municipal Corporation has 35 wards and each ward is headed by  councillor for which elections are held every 5 years. In Gurgaon Municipal Corporation elections held in year 2017, Independent candidates won 21 seats, BJP had won 13 seats and the principal opposition party of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) managed one seat. Gurgaon Municipal Corporation has four zones. Powers and Functions. Gurgaon Municipal Corporation has following departments for the summarised functions-