Official Opposition (25) Other Opposition (8) Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) was established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act (1949), is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Ahmedabad.

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.

[4] The British Government nominated Ranchhodlal Chhotalal as the first president of the municipality on 15 September 1885.

As per section 63 and 66 of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporation Act, the AMC is responsible for certain obligatory and discretionary services.

The corporation is headed by a Municipal Commissioner, an IAS officer who is appointed by the Government of Gujarat.