Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad (????????? in Telugu, ???????? in Urdu), the 5th largest metropolis of India http://www.world-gazetteer.com/t/t_in.htm, is the capital of the present day State of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

Civic Administration

The city is administered by a municipal corporation Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad(MCH), whose titular head is the Mayor who has few executive powers. The real executive power of the corporation is vested in the Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer appointed by the Andhra Pradesh state government. The MCH is in charge of the civic needs and infrastructure of the metropolis. Hyderabad is divided into hundred municipal wards, each overseen by a corporator. The corporators of the administration are voted through a popular vote and almost all the state political parties field their candidates.

Related Topics:
Mayor - Municipal Commissioner - IAS officer - Andhra Pradesh - Municipal wards - State political parties

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The city is composed of one district in Andhra Pradesh, it comes under the jurisprudence of the District Collector. The collectors are in charge of property records and revenue collection for the Central government. They also oversee the national elections held in the city. The metropolitan area also encompasses the Ranga Reddy District, which was carved out of an earlier unified Hyderabad district.

Related Topics:
One district - District Collector - Central government - National elections

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Like other metropolises in India, the Hyderabad Police is headed by a Police Commissioner, an IPS officer. The Hyderabad Police comes under the state Home Ministry. Hyderabad is divided into five police zones each headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police. The Traffic Police is a semi-autonomous body under the Hyderabad Police. Hyderabad is the seat of the State High Court, which has under the State's jurisdiction. Hyderabad also has two lower courts, such as the Small Causes Court, for civil matters, and the Sessions Court for criminal cases.

Related Topics:
Hyderabad Police - Police Commissioner - IPS - Deputy Commissioner of Police - Small Causes Court - Sessions Court

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Hyderabad contributes two seats to the Lok Sabha(Lower House). In addition, parts of the city are part of two other electoral districts for the Lok Sabha. Hyderabad elects thirteen representatives to the State's Legislative Assembly.

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