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Gokak
is one of 57
Karnataka cities deploying in 2005-06 the Municipal eGovernance modules
of Property Tax,
Financial Accounting GIS Mapping, Public Grievance &
Redressal, Birth & Death Certification, and Ward Works.
Nirmala Nagara
project is a partnership between the Urban Development Dept,
eGovernments
Foundation &
Survey of India. These computer based systems coupled with Govt.
process re-engineering and GIS digital mapping will provide
transparency and accountability and smoother delivery of services to
citizens. Your feedback and inputs are greatly appreciated. Please send
inputs to
contact@egovernments.org
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City
Budget: The
annual budget of the CMC
for the year 2008-09 is Rs.1161.83 lakhs.
Out of which 564.35 lakhs
is proposed for revenue
expenses including staff salary, repair
works, water supply related espenses. Rs.407.44 towards new works including Gutters, Roads and Parks.
and Rs. 82.35 lakhs
towards the welfare of SC/ST.These
budget estimate are subject to realisation of revenues and grants.
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Click here for City Finances
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About
Gokak:
Gokak
Town is located around 70km from
Belgaum at the junction of two Rivers, Ghataprabha and Markandeya.
Though primarily an agricultural outpost, the Gokak cotton mills has
been in existence since British times.
Gokak is best known for the breathtaking Gokak
Falls, where the
Ghataprabha river leaps over a sandstone cliff. The cliff is in a
picturesque gorge of the Gokak valley and is in the shape of a
horse-shoe. Other attractions include the Godachinmalki
Falls.
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Hidkal
dam was constructed in the year 1977 with an estimated cost of Rs.9.47
Crores.
Area irrigated under this is 13400 hectors.
About
CMC:
Town
Municipal Council (TMC) was established during the year 1853 and was
converted into City Municipal Council (CMC) during September 1995 by
the Government of Karnataka. The Government of Karnataka has awarded
the Second Prize to this local body as the "Best
Municipality" in the
state for the year 1987-88 and 1992-93.
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