The Madras Corporation (now Greater Chennai Corporation), established on 29 September 1688, is the oldest municipal institution in India. The East India Company issued a charter the previous year constituting the town of ‘Fort St. George’ and all territories within 16 km from the Fort into a corporation. A Pg liamentary Act of 1792 gave the Madras Corporation power to levy municipal taxes in the city, which is when the municipal administration properly began.
1. What is the historical significance of the Madras Corporation ?
2. What Act give Madras Corporation the power to levy municipal taxes ?
3. What is Charter ?