<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (February 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs . The term can also be used to describe municipally owned corporations . </P> <P> Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self - governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located . Often, this event is marked by the award or declaration of a municipal charter . A city charter or town charter f municipal charter) is a legal document establishing a municipality such as a city or town . </P> <P> In Canada charters are granted by provincial authorities . </P>

Which of the following is the oldest municipal corporation of india