Udupi, which previously had a Town Municipal Council now has a City Municipal Council which came into existence in 1995. Areas around Udupi, such as Manipal, Malpe and Santhekatte were merged to form the City Municipal Council.
The Udupi Urban Development Authority (UUDA) is responsible for town planning and other related development activities in Udupi and the surrounding areas. The building is constructed using local materials like Laterite stone bricks, Mangalore tiles and the front foyer is designed using the local architectural trends.