GHMC Hyderabad: Municipal Corporation of Greater Hyderabad

GHMC – the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is a local government body overseeing Hyderabad, the capital of the Indian state of Telangana located in Southern India and Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. 

Formed on 16 April 2007, it is counted among India’s largest municipal corporations with an area of 650 km² and a population of 7.9 million. 12 municipalities and 8 gram panchayats were united with the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. The municipalities are from Rangareddy district and Medak district namely Gaddi annaram, Secunderabad, Kapra, Alwal, L. B. Nagar, Kukatpally, Serilingampalle, Qutubullapur, Ramachandrapuram, Rajendranagar and Patancheru, and the panchayats include Jallapalli, Mamdipalli, Satamarai, Shamshabad, Almasguda, Mankhal, Ravirala and Sardanagar.GHMC is currently spread across four districts Hyderabad district, Sangareddy district, Medchal district and Ranga Reddy district. 

GHMC has been divided into six zones (east, west, north, south, northeast and central zones), 30 circles and 150 wards, and is headed by a Commissioner, an IAS officer and also has a Special Commissioner who too belongs to IAS. The commissioner has the executive power of the body. Corporators are elected to power in a quinary election, to look after the constituencies and make sure that they have the basic civic infrastructure in place and the part of the authorities does not have any space or break. 

The geographical area of the house covers most of the HMDA – Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, the urban development agency. There are 24 Assembly constituencies under GHMC; 64 ex-officio members with constituencies in GHMC jurisdiction vote in the election of GHMC. 

Functions of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

The major responsibility of GHMC is to administer and take care of the basic infrastructure of the city. Take a look below at some of the prime functions of the body:

• To build and maintain roads, streets and flyover
• To look after the garbage disposal and cleanliness of the streets
• To provide required facilities in the Public Municipal Schools
• To take charge of the street lighting
• To maintain parks and open spaces
• To be responsible for urban development and city planning of new areas
• To register births and deaths
• To supervise the health and sanitisation department

How to Get a Birth Certificate in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation?

A birth certificate is a legal document issued by the government to record the birth of a person and his/her identification by name, date of birth, place and parentage. A birth certificate in Hyderabad is issued from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation; check below the step by step process how to apply for a birth certificate in Hyderabad and follow the procedure to apply for one:

Step 1: Visit the official portal Ghmc[dot]gov[dot]in 

Step 2: Go to the quick link section and choose Birth Certificate

Step 3: Then you need to fill online application with the required details for the certificate

Step 4: Once you have filled the form, review it thoroughly

Step 5: Check for the correction before the final submission Step 6: Click on submit to apply for the birth certificate 

Documents required to register a birth certificate in GHMC

• Proof of the child’s birth ( a letter) issued by the hospital or medical institution where the birth took place
• Identify proof of parents for verification
• Birth certificate of the parents or SSC marks memo
• Marriage certificate of the parents 

How to Get a Death Certificate in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation?

A death certificate is a legal document issued by the government that acts as proof for the cause of the death of a person. It gives information related to the time, date and place of the death of a person and can be used to relieve the person from legal, social and official commitments. It is one mandatory document to settle property inheritance and that enables a family member of the deceased to collect insurance and other benefits. You need to register the death of the deceased with the Concerned Registrar Office for a death certificate. Check below the steps of applying for a death certificate in Hyderabad:

Step 1: A responsible person needs to fill the application form and submit it to the concerned MeeSeva centre along with all the required documents.

Step 2: An operator at the MeeSeva centre will scan the documents and then, apply for the certificate online.

Step 3: Once the fee is paid for the certificate, the operator will give you the transaction receipt and application ID.

Step 4: While applying, the applicant needs to provide details for certificate delivery modes. It can be received directly from the MeeSeva Centre or will be sent through courier to the registered address.

Step 5: If the application is accepted, you will get an SMS to the registered mobile number.

Step 6: If you apply for the certificate from the MeeSeva centre, it will be issued the same day since it takes 5 days for the death certificate to be delivered from the date of application.

Documents Required to Register a Death Certificate in GHMC

• Proof of age of the deceased; it could be a birth certificate or SSLC certificate
• An affidavit that specifies the date and time of the death
• Death certificate application form
• Copy of ration card
• And if required, medical certification stating the causes of death

How to Get a Marriage Certificate in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation?

As per law, marriage registration is an important legal formality you need to complete at the Sub-Registrar Office. It helps couples with a few formalities such as PAN card name change, passport and visa application. It can be completed under two acts in the state of Telangana, i.e. Hindu Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act. 

To register a marriage under Hindu Marriage Act, the below conditions must be fulfilled:

• Both the partners are Hindus
• Neither of the parties should be in a subsisting valid marriage with any other person
• Neither of the parties should be incapable of giving valid consent to the wedding at the time of the marriage 
• Neither of the parties should be suffering from any kind of mental disorder at the time of the marriage that they seem unfit for marriage and the procreation of children
• Neither of the parties should have been subject to repeated insanity or epilepsy attacks during the time of marriage
• The bridegroom should be 21 years and the bride should be 18 years of age
• The couple should not be within the degree of a prohibited relationship
• The couple should not be sapindas of each other 

The Procedure of applying for a Hindu Marriage Certificate in GHMC

To apply for a marriage registration certificate in Telangana, you need to submit Form A visiting the official website of GHMC along with the following documents:

• Wedding invitation card
• Pictures of the marriage ceremony capturing the groom and the bride
• Residential proof of either of the parties
• Date of Birth proof of the couple (passport copies or copies of SSC certificates)
• Three witnesses to sign in the form
• Three witnesses to sign in the Registrar Office’s register

Steps to apply for the Marriage Certificate in GHMC

• Fill the registration form and attach the documents as requested
• Apply for the certificate within 30 days of the marriage
• Present before the ADM along with a Gazetted Officer who attended the wedding on the given date
• All witnesses need to the sign before the Registrar
• Once the application and the documents submitted are verified, the marriage will be registered and the certificate will be issued

How to Pay GHMC Property Tax Online in Hyderabad?

GHMC levies property tax on the residents of Hyderabad. You can pay property tax online in these few simple steps:

• Visit the official GHMC website and go to the online payment portal
• Enter your PTIN number and click on “Know property tax dues”
• Complete the verification of the details mentioned on the screen
• Post verification, complete the transaction selecting your preferred mode of payment

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Water Bill Information

The steps to check your water bill online in Telangana are as follows:

• Visit the official website of HMWSSB
• Go to the services
• Click on Download Bill
• You are then asked to enter your Account Number (CAN) and registered mobile number
• Click on Generate OTP and download the bill to check your bill history

How to Get a Trade License Online in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation?

Check below the steps to apply for a trade license in GHMC:

• The applicants have to visit the GHMC website, go to their services and choose a trade license to apply for a new one. 
• They can register and log in through the OTP (one-time-password). 
• Fill the application form with the required mandatory information. 
• Make the payment of the Trade License fee through an online payment gateway.
• The application will be then verified by a field verification officer and final approval authorities. 
• Once it is approved, the applicants can download the final digital signed Trade License certificate through the GHMC website.

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