About Municipal Commissioner
Administrative leadership and executive governance of Porbandar Municipal Corporation
The Municipal Commissioner of Porbandar Municipal Corporation is Shri H. J. Prajapati, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He was appointed following the establishment of Porbandar Municipal Corporation by the Government of Gujarat in early 2025.
Municipal Commissioner
Shri H. J. Prajapati serves as the chief executive officer of Porbandar Municipal Corporation and oversees municipal administration and governance.
IAS Officer
Shri Prajapati is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with experience in public administration and district governance.
Administrative Responsibility
The Municipal Commissioner supervises civic administration, urban development, public services, and implementation of government policies.
Previous Administrative Role
Prior to his appointment as Municipal Commissioner, Shri H. J. Prajapati served as the Resident Additional Collector (RAC) in Patan, where he handled important administrative and governance responsibilities.
Formation Of Municipal Corporation
The creation of Porbandar Municipal Corporation involved the merger of Porbandar and Chhaya municipalities along with nearby gram panchayats to strengthen urban governance and civic administration.
Key Administrative Highlights
Important details regarding the Municipal Commissioner and corporation administration
Executive Head Of Corporation
The Municipal Commissioner functions as the executive head of Porbandar Municipal Corporation and supervises all municipal departments and civic operations.
Appointment In 2025
Shri H. J. Prajapati was appointed after Porbandar was officially upgraded to a Municipal Corporation by the Government of Gujarat in early 2025.
Expanded Municipal Jurisdiction
The Municipal Corporation was formed by merging Porbandar and Chhaya municipalities along with surrounding gram panchayats including Vanana (Virpur), Digvijaygadh, Ratanpar, and Jhawar.
Administrative Governance
In the absence of an elected municipal body, the Municipal Commissioner along with the District Collector manages the executive and administrative functions of the corporation.
The Municipal Commissioner plays a vital role in ensuring efficient administration, urban development, policy implementation, and delivery of public services while guiding the newly formed Porbandar Municipal Corporation towards sustainable growth and modernization.