The authority to constitute an area into a Municipality or a Municipal Corporation or a Panchayat rests with the State Government. This is in accordance with the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which aim to strengthen local self-governance at the urban and rural levels, respectively. The State Legislatures enact laws to operationalize these provisions.
Which one of the following has the authority to constitute an area into a Municipality or a Municipal Corporation or a Panchayat? A) Central Government B) Divisional Commissioner C) District Collector D) State Government
Asked in ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER 2019 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Structure and Composition of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at Village, Intermediate, and District Levels)
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