- Part IXA of the Constitution (Articles 243P to 243ZG) deals with Municipalities. - Article 243X empowers the State Legislature to authorize Municipalities to levy, collect, and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, and fees. - Property tax and professional tax are common taxes levied by Municipalities based on authorization by state laws.
With reference to the finance of Municipalities, consider the following statements: 1. Municipalities are not empowered to levy professional tax. 2. Municipalities cannot levy taxes on lands and buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions: Sources of Revenue, Grants, and Role of State Finance Commission)
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