City Life of Chennai

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City Life of Chennai (Then and Now) Geography: The Madras Presidency (Madras Province) was an administrative subdivision of British India. It included much of southern India including present day Tamil Nadu, north Kerela, Lakshadweep, coastal A.P, southern Orissa, Bellary, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts of Karnataka. Winter Capital: At Madras Summer Capital: At Ootacamund Geography: Chennai is located on the South- eastern coast of India in the North- eastern part of Tamil Nadu, on a flat coastal plain known as eastern coastal plains. Chennai is divided into 3 broad regions: • North Chennai – industrial area • Central Chennai – commercial area • South/West Chennai – residential area Marina Beach runs for 6km along the shoreline of the city and is the 2nd largest beach in the world. Administration The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 created an executive council with legislative powers to assist the governor (Council – 4 members). The powers of the council were withdrawn as per the Act of 1833. It was reduced to the status of a mere advisory body. Powers were restored in the Indian councils Act of 1861. The Council expanded from time to time. It served as the legislative body till 1935. Administration Chennai is governed by the Corporation of Chennai, consisting of 155 councillors who represent 155 wards and are directly elected by the city's residents. From among themselves, the councillors elect a mayor and a deputy mayor who preside over about 10 standing committees. Chennai houses the state executive and legislative headquarters. The Madras High Court, whose jurisdiction extends across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, is the highest judicial authority in the state. Chennai has three parliamentary constituencies—Chennai North, Chennai Central and Chennai South—and elects 18 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the state
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