Municipal Corporation Building, Erode

The Municipal Corporation Buildings, Erode is the seat of the Erode Municipal Corporation and is situated near Panneer selvam Park, in the middle of Erode city, Tamil Nadu, India. The Municipal Council was established in 1872 and was elevated to Special Grade status in 1980 before becoming a Municipal Corporation on 1 January 2008. It was originally a four storey building, exemplifies vernacular Indian architectural style. Following the 2008 upgrade, a five‑storey extension constructed on the former museum site, which now houses the Council Hall and key administrative offices, including those of the Commissioner, engineers, town planning, and health departments. A 50‑foot granite Memorial Pillar with clock faces on all sides and a four‑lion Ashokan capital was erected at the complex's entrance to commemorate the transition from council to corporation.