Daman Municipal Council, a local Self Government institution established during the Portuguese regime in the year 1613. It is amongst the Oldest Municipalities of Asia.
The Daman Municipal Council Known as "Camara De Damao" having the jurisdiction over entire district of Daman till the date of Liberation on 19th Dec 1961. The entire area of district of Daman under the control and jurisdiction of Daman Municipal Council was classified us under:- a) Urban area which includes Nani Daman & Moti Daman. b) Sub-Urban area, which includes the Devka, Damanwada, Varkund, Dholar and Kathiria. c) Rural Area other than the area classified under urban and sub urban area remaining part of the district was covered under the rural area.... http://www.damanmunicipalcouncil.com/formation.html -- ---------------------------------------------------------- Frederick 'FN' Noronha | Ym/Gmailtalk: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent Journalist | +91(832)2409490 Cell 9970157402 ----------------------------------------------------------