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Consider the following statements 1. As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, there are three types of Municipalities- Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporations. 2. Municipal Council is for small urban areas whereas Municipal Corporation is for larger urban areas. Which among the above is/are correct in respect of the Indian Constitution?

Consider the following statements 1. As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, there are three types of Municipalities- Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporations. 2. Municipal Council is for small urban areas whereas Municipal Corporation is for larger urban areas. Which among the above is/are correct in respect of the Indian Constitution? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • As per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, there are three types of Municipalities - Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporations. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • This Act granted the Urban Local Government a constitutional status.
  • Article 243-Q talks about the constitution of Municipalities:
    • Nagar Panchayat: In areas of transition from rural to the urban area.
    • Municipal Council: For smaller urban areas (Tier-II town and population > 1 lakh).
    • Municipal Corporation: For larger urban areas (In general, population > 1 million). Hence, Statement 2 is correct.

Additional Information

  • An area is designated as a 'transitional area’ or a smaller urban area’ or ‘a larger urban area’ on the basis of size and density of population of that area, etc.
  • All of its members are directly elected by the people of the Municipal area which is divided into territorial constituencies.
  • The seats in the Municipalities are filled by persons who are elected directly by the people from the territorial constituencies within the municipal area. These territorial constituencies are known as wards.

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