Constitution of Municipalities
Article 243Q — Constitution of Municipalities
in every State,—
- (a) a Nagar Panchayat (by whatever name called) for a transitional area, that is to say, an area in transition from a rural area to an urban area;
- (b) a Municipal Council for a smaller urban area; and
- (c) a Municipal Corporation for a larger urban area, in accordance with the provisions of this Part:
Provided that a Municipality under this clause may not be constituted in such urban area or part thereof as the Governor may, having regard to the size of the area and the municipal services being provided or proposed to be provided by an industrial establishment in that area and such other factors as he may deem fit, by public notification, specify to be an industrial township. (2) In this article, “a transitional area”, “a smaller urban area” or “a larger urban area” means such area as the Governor may, having regard to the population of the area, the density of the population therein, the revenue generated for local administration, the percentage of employment in nonagricultural activities, the economic importance or such other factors as he may deem fit, specify by public notification for the purposes of this Part.
Plain English Summary
This article gives states the power to set up different types of local self-governing bodies (municipalities) based on the nature and size of an area. It allows for the creation of Nagar Panchayats for areas changing from rural to urban, Municipal Councils for smaller towns, and Municipal Corporations for larger cities.
Key Points
- States can establish three types of local bodies: Nagar Panchayat (for transitional areas), Municipal Council (for smaller urban areas), and Municipal Corporation (for larger urban areas).
- The decision on which type of body is appropriate depends on factors like population, density, economic activity, and revenue generated.
- The Governor has the power to specify an area as an industrial township, which might affect municipal setup.
Why It Matters
This article provides the constitutional framework for local governance, ensuring that urban areas receive the appropriate level of civic administration suited to their specific needs.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.