Consider the following statements.1. Nagar panchayat is for a transit...
The act provides for the constitution of the following three types of municipalities in every state.
1. A Nagar Panchayat (by whatever name called for a transitional area, that is, an area in transition from a rural area to an urban area.
2. A municipal council for a smaller urban area.
3. A municipal corporation for a larger urban area'
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Consider the following statements.1. Nagar panchayat is for a transit...
Explanation:
Local self-government is an important feature of Indian democracy. It is a system of governance where citizens of a particular area elect their representatives who are responsible for the development of that area. The three-tier system of local self-government includes Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation.
1. Nagar Panchayat:
Nagar Panchayats are established for areas in transition from rural to urban. These areas have a population of less than 20,000 and are not yet fully urbanized. The main function of a Nagar Panchayat is to provide basic civic amenities like water supply, street lighting, and sanitation. Nagar Panchayats are headed by a President who is directly elected by the people.
2. Municipal Corporation:
Municipal Corporations are established for larger urban areas with a population of more than one lakh. The main function of a Municipal Corporation is to provide civic amenities like water supply, street lighting, sanitation, and healthcare. Municipal Corporations are headed by a Mayor who is directly elected by the people.
3. Municipal Council:
Municipal Councils are established for smaller urban areas with a population between 20,000 and one lakh. The main function of a Municipal Council is to provide civic amenities like water supply, street lighting, sanitation, and healthcare. Municipal Councils are headed by a President who is directly elected by the people.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct as Nagar Panchayats are established for areas in transition from rural to urban. Statement 2 is incorrect as Municipal Corporations are established for larger urban areas with a population of more than one lakh, not for smaller urban areas. Statement 3 is incorrect as Municipal Councils are established for smaller urban areas with a population between 20,000 and one lakh, not for larger urban areas. Hence, the correct answer is option A.