The powers, authority, and responsibilities of municipalities are dealt with under which schedule?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 12th
The sections of the Indian Constitution that outline the duties, authorities, and powers of municipalities are covered by the 12th Schedule.
- By virtue of the 74th Amendment Act of 1992, this schedule was added.
- All municipalities would be granted the authority and duties required to operate as successful institutions of self-government under Article 243 W.
- Municipalities may be given specific legal authority by the State Legislature to create plans for social justice and economic growth, as well as to carry out programmes that have been delegated to them.
Three different kinds of municipal committees are mentioned in it:
- municipal corporations for large urban areas,
- municipal councils for smaller urban regions, and
- nagar panchayats for the transitional area.