J&K Urban Local Bodies, is the application of concept of civic bodies at grass root level in urban areas for creating people participation in improving and achieving the objectives of sanitation, Solid Waste management, checking of adulteration in food items and other civic amenities/ services by way of exploration and utilization of available resources at local level.

As per the J&K Municipal Act 2000, the Municipal Council/Committee is mandated to perform the following duties:-

i.     Preparation of plans for economic development and social justice;

ii.   Performance of functions and implementation of the schemes, which may be entrusted to them including following:-

a)     Urban Planning including town planning;

b)     Regulation of land – use and construction of Buildings;

c)     Public Heath, Sanitation, Conservancy and Solid Waste Management;

d)     Urban Forestry, Protection of Environment and promotion of ecological aspects;

e)     Safeguarding interests of weaker sections of the society;

f)       Slum improvement and up-gradation;

g)     Provisions of Urban amenities and facilities such as parks, play grounds and gardens;

h)     Promotion of cultural, Educational and aesthetic aspects;

i)       Burials and burial grounds, cremation and cremational grounds;

j)       Cattle ponds and prevention of cruelty to animals;

k)     Urban poverty alleviation;

l)       Vital Statistics including registration of Births, Deaths;

m)   Planning for economic and social development;

n)     Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries;

o)     Regulation of amenities including street lighting, parking lots, Bus stops and public conveniences;

p)     implementation of Food Adulteration Act;