The Amdavad Municipal Corporation, or the AMC, established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act (1949), is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Ahmedabad. History On 21 April 1831, the collector of the city, Mr. Bordel formed 'Town Wall Fund Committee' comprising the citizens of Ahmedabad with aim of raising fund to repair and renovate the fort of Ahmedabad damaged in floods. The committee levied 1% tax on the sale of various commodities such as ghee. It raised 2 lakh rupees and repaired the fort. The Ahmedabad Municipality was founded in 1873. The British Government nominated Ranchhodlal Chhotalal as the first president of the municipality on 15 September 1885. The republic municipality was formed on 1 April 1915. Bhaishankar Nanabhai was the first elected president of the municipality. Ahmedabad Borough Municipality came into existence in 1925–26. In 1935, the city celebrated the centenary of Ahmedabad municipality. Ahmedabad Municipality was upgraded to Amdavad Municipal Corporation in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act, 1949. The designation of the mayor was formed instead of president. Chinubhai Chimanlal was the last president and the first mayor of the city. Responsibilities As per section 63 and 66 of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, the AMC is responsible for certain obligatory and discretionary services. Obligatory services Erection of boundary of city defining city limits. Watering, Scavenging and Cleansing of all public streets and places Sewage services Drainage services Fire services Health & Medical services Street Lighting services Maintenance of a monuments & open spaces Identification of streets & houses Regulation and abatement of offensive and dangerous trades or practices Maintenance of burial houses and funeral homes Construction or acquisition of public markets and slaughter houses Construction or acquisition of cattle-pounds Primary education services Health and hygiene services Construction, maintenance and alternation of bridges Water supply services Preventing and checking the spread of dangerous diseases The securing or removal of dangerous buildings and places Construction of conservancy staff quarters Maintenance of relief works in scarcity Discretionary services Construction and maintenance of maternity homes & infant welfare houses Maintenance of central laboratories Swimming pool and other public health services Tree plantation on road sides Construction and maintenance of public parks and gardens The holding of exhibition, athletics or games The maintenance of an ambulance services Construction and maintenance of theaters, community halls and museums etc. Building or purchase