The state of Tamilnadu has a well-knit administrative machinery thro which essential vital services are being implemented thro scores of municipal establishments. Functioning under the coordination of the Commissionerate of Municipal administration, as of now there are 148 municipalities, 12 city corporations besides Town and Village Panchayats. A municipality in Tamilnadu is responsible to offer the following services. Water supply, Sewage collection and disposal, Refuse removal, Electricity and gas supply, Municipal health services, Municipal roads and storm water drainage, Street lighting, Municipal parks and recreation.

KEY WORDS - Commissionerate, Municipality, Corporations, Town & Village Panchayats