Municipalities

• The Part IX A of the Constitution of India gives a constitutional foundation to the local self government units in urban area.
• Most provisions for municipalities are similar to those written in Part IX, i.e. Structure, Reservation of Seats, Functions, Sources of Information etc.
• Nagar Panchayat is for an area being transformed from a rural area to an urban area.
• Municipal Council is meant for a smaller urban area.
• Municipal Corporation is meant for broader urban area. The municipal corporation is the top most local government.
• Generally direct elections are held to elect members of a municipality.

The legislature of a state can provide for representation in municipalities of –

• Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration.
• Members of Lok Sabha, State Assembly, Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council.
• The Chairpersons of Ward Committees.

Important- If the population is minimum 3lakhs or higher then ward committees are constituted.

The two committees made for building of development plans are-

• A District Planning Committee at the District Level.
• A Metropolitan Planning Committee at the Metropolis Level