Goa, Daman and Diu liberated on 19-12-1961 from the Portuguese rule during Operation Vijay. The Portuguese Government ruled for nearly 450 years. After liberation the Goa, Daman and Diu became a Union Territory & thereafter Goa became a state & Diu & Daman continued as Union Territory with effect from 31-05-1987. The Diu Municipal Council was earlier known as “CAMARA MUNICIPAL DE DIO” during the Portuguese reign. The members were called “VOGAL” and the entire administration was governed under the Rules and Regulations called “ESTATUTO” framed by the Erstwhile Regime.

After liberation there were 5 elected members upto 1970. The Goa, Daman & Diu Municipalities Act, 1968 was published in Govt. Gazette on 16-05-1969 and made applicable with effect from 16-05-1969. In the year 1971 the Fudam Panchayat was merged in Diu Municipal Council. At that time there were 11 councillors in the DMC.

The Union Territories of Daman & Diu were separated from Goa in 1987 after Goa attained statehood. In the year 1987, the Ghoghla Panchayat was also merged in Diu Municipal Council and there were 13 councillors in Diu Municipal Council.

The Diu Municipal Council consists of 13 Elected Councillors, out of which 8 are Male and 5 are Female. One seat is reserved for S.C. Female Member. Standing and Subject Committees are constituted from among the Elected Councillors.

At present entire Municipal Affairs are governed under the Daman & Diu Municipal (Amended) Regulation, 1994.

Diu is a tiny island situated slightly off the coast of Saurashtra (Kathiawad) near the port of Veraval in Gujarat with a coastal distance of 21 kms and at a distance of about 768 kms from Daman. It is bounded by Junagadh and Amreli District of Gujarat in the North and by the Arabian Sea from three sides.

Diu became a tourist destination due to its scenic beauty, wonderful sandy beaches and heritage buildings. Important tourist places include Fort, Panikota Fortress, Diu Museum, St. Paul’s Church, Gangeshwar Temple, Jalandhar Shrine, Chakratirth Beach and Ghoghla Beach.

The main functions and duties performed by DMC include Bus Transport Service, City Cleanliness, Street Light Maintenance, Municipal Properties Maintenance, Library & Gardens, Roads Construction, Construction Licence, Trade Licences, Completion Certificates, Registration of Births and Deaths, and implementation of various public welfare schemes.