Dharamshala Municipal Corporation

Dharamshala Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the municipal corporation of Dharamshala District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, and is the chief nodal agency for the administration of the city. 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. Dharamshala Municipal Corporation is headed by Mayor of city and governed by Commissioner. Dharamshala Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town.