Administration in Meerut
Meerut is the administrative headquarters of Meerut district, located 70 kms from the national capital New Delhi. The district is spread over three tehsils or taluks, which are further divided into 12 wards, comprising a total municipal area of 141.82 square km. Its proximity to New Delhi, as an agglomeration to the National Capital Region (NCR) and being a popular seat of education, Meerut has witnessed tremendous activity and influx of people in recent times. The humongous task of managing the civic administration of the city is carried out by Meerut Municipal Council and other arms of administration such as District Courts, Meerut Police, Meerut Developmental Authority etc. These organizations work individually, severally and hand in hand in the smooth functioning of various facets of city administration.
Meerut Nagar Nigam is established under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Nagar Nigam Act, 1959. It is classified as Urban Local Body or Nagar Nigam as promulgated under the 74th Amendment of the Constitution. It is in-charge of maintaining the civic, sanitation conditions as well as look after the administration of the city. Maintenance of roads and public places, provide efficient sanitation facilities, street lighting, maintenance of parks and gardens are some of the functions of the Nagar Nigam. The funds for such maintenance activities come by way of stamp duty on lease and license of shops and residential areas, fees from the issuance of birth and death certificates etc.
Meerut Nagar Nigam is divided into 80 wards with a population of 1,309,023 and is headed by the Mayor, who is elected directly by the people. The functions are divided among six departments which include PWD, Health, Tax, Advertisement, License and Street Light; each carrying out its respective functions and duties.
Telephone: 0121-2515133
Fax No: 0121-2665809
Website: https://meerutnagarnigam.in
The infrastructure and developmental activities in Meerut comes under the purview of the Meerut Development Authority (MDA). The MDA was formed in 1976 and is governed by a whole host of laws including The U.P. Ownership of Flats Act, The Uttar Pradesh Parks, Playgrounds and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, The U.P. Special Area Development Authorities Act, etc. In short it has been instrumental in the development of plots, housing and commercial areas, beautification and the planning of the city etc.
Telephone: 0121 265 7473
Website: www.mdameerut.org.in
The District Court is located at Lalkurti Bazaar and has jurisdiction over the entire Meerut District. A total of 57 sitting judges preside over matters pertaining to civil, criminal, family, labor etc. in nature. The District Court has original jurisdiction as well as appellate jurisdiction based on the territorial and pecuniary limits of the matter. An Administrative judge is appointed by the High Court of Allahabad to overlook matters pertaining to the Courts in the District.
Telephone: 0121 2656118.
Email:- dcmee@allahabadhighcourt.in
Police Control Room Meerut
Contact Detail -100
Police Control Room Meerut (City)
Contact Detail -0120 2656690 / 2656691
District Control Room Meerut (Rural)
Contact Detail -0120 2655161 / 2655162 / 2648623
A total of 13 districts of Uttarakhand and 14 districts of Uttar Pradesh are under the jurisdiction of Meerut-Ghaziabad Zone of Central Customs and Excise office. The present zone here is a result of the bifurcation of the Meerut division into the Noida Customs and Excise Commissionerate office in the year 1997.
Telephone: 0120-2761472/ 2771546
Meerut Nagar Nigam
Meerut Nagar Nigam is established under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Nagar Nigam Act, 1959. It is classified as Urban Local Body or Nagar Nigam as promulgated under the 74th Amendment of the Constitution. It is in-charge of maintaining the civic, sanitation conditions as well as look after the administration of the city. Maintenance of roads and public places, provide efficient sanitation facilities, street lighting, maintenance of parks and gardens are some of the functions of the Nagar Nigam. The funds for such maintenance activities come by way of stamp duty on lease and license of shops and residential areas, fees from the issuance of birth and death certificates etc.
Meerut Nagar Nigam is divided into 80 wards with a population of 1,309,023 and is headed by the Mayor, who is elected directly by the people. The functions are divided among six departments which include PWD, Health, Tax, Advertisement, License and Street Light; each carrying out its respective functions and duties.
Address:
Municipal Commissioner, Nagar Nigam Meerut, Kesarganj, MeerutTelephone: 0121-2515133
Fax No: 0121-2665809
Website: https://meerutnagarnigam.in
Meerut Development Authority
The infrastructure and developmental activities in Meerut comes under the purview of the Meerut Development Authority (MDA). The MDA was formed in 1976 and is governed by a whole host of laws including The U.P. Ownership of Flats Act, The Uttar Pradesh Parks, Playgrounds and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, The U.P. Special Area Development Authorities Act, etc. In short it has been instrumental in the development of plots, housing and commercial areas, beautification and the planning of the city etc.
Address:
Eastern Kuchari Road, Civil Lines, Vikas Bhawan, 250001Telephone: 0121 265 7473
Website: www.mdameerut.org.in
District Court in Meerut
The District Court is located at Lalkurti Bazaar and has jurisdiction over the entire Meerut District. A total of 57 sitting judges preside over matters pertaining to civil, criminal, family, labor etc. in nature. The District Court has original jurisdiction as well as appellate jurisdiction based on the territorial and pecuniary limits of the matter. An Administrative judge is appointed by the High Court of Allahabad to overlook matters pertaining to the Courts in the District.
Address:
District & Session Court, Lalkurti Bazaar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250001Telephone: 0121 2656118.
Email:- dcmee@allahabadhighcourt.in
Meerut Police
UP State Police is divided into zones, which are further divided into ranges. Each range is further divided into districts comprising of one or two mapped districts. Meerut zone is sub-divided into two ranges namely, Meerut and Saharanpur. The five districts under Meerut range are Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr and Meerut. A total of 28 police stations have been established across the districts of Meerut.
Police Control Room Meerut
Contact Detail -100
Police Control Room Meerut (City)
Contact Detail -0120 2656690 / 2656691
District Control Room Meerut (Rural)
Contact Detail -0120 2655161 / 2655162 / 2648623
Customs and Central Excise Meerut
A total of 13 districts of Uttarakhand and 14 districts of Uttar Pradesh are under the jurisdiction of Meerut-Ghaziabad Zone of Central Customs and Excise office. The present zone here is a result of the bifurcation of the Meerut division into the Noida Customs and Excise Commissionerate office in the year 1997.
Address:
Office of Commissioner ( Custom and Central Excise), Office Garh Road, Ramgarhi, MeerutTelephone: 0120-2761472/ 2771546
Important Contact Details of various Administrative Heads in Meerut
- Chief Development Officer, Meerut –0120-2663605
- District Election Officer – 0120 2506080
- Chief Medical Officer – 0120-2662433
- City Magistrate–0120-2664603
- District Judge, Meerut –0120-2641602
- District Magistrate, Meerut- 0120-2664133, 2664232
- Commissioner, Meerut - 0120-266440, 2641377
- Superintendent of Police, Meerut Division-0120-2660548
- Commissioner of Meerut Nagar Nigam- 9410209433, 0120-2660045
- Fire Brigade- 101
- Road Transport Officer-0120-2762260