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With reference to the part IXA of the Indian constitution, for which of the following persons can the state legislatures provide for representation as members of Municipalities?   A) Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration   B) Persons having the knowledge or practical experience in the field of art, science, literature or social service   C) Members of the Lok Sabha representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly the municipal area   Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the part IXA of the Indian constitution, for which of the following persons can the state legislatures provide for representation as members of Municipalities?   A) Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration   B) Persons having the knowledge or practical experience in the field of art, science, literature or social service   C) Members of the Lok Sabha representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly the municipal area   Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer A and C

The correct answer is A and C.
Important Points
  • Article 243R provides that the Legislature of a State may provide for the representation of a few persons in a Municipality without having the right to vote in the meetings of the Municipality.
  • These are:
    • Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration
    • The members of the House of the People and the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly the Municipal area
    • The members of the Council of States and the members of the Legislative Council of the State registered as electors within the Municipal area.
    • The Chairpersons of the Committees constituted under clause (5) of article 243S.
    • Persons having knowledge or practical experience in the field of art, science, literature, or social service:
    • This criterion is required for persons represented in the legislative councils of the state through nomination by the Governor. Hence only statement B is not correct.

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