Municipal Administration has a long history in Tamil Nadu. In South India, the celebrated "Kudavolai" system of imperial Cholas, points to the existence of well-organised representative institutions. They were basic grass root democratic bodies.
The Municipal Government was first introduced in the city of Madras in the days of the East India Company. Study of towns and cities has been always a fascinating topic. We do not intend to detail the historical perspective of Madras City but want to highlight the genesis and growth of Madras (now Chennai) Municipal Corporation. More ...
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