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Municipal Corporation

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Governs large urban areas (metropolises) with significant populations and complex infrastructure demands. Headed by a Mayor (often ceremonial) and driven by a Municipal Commissioner (bureaucratic head), it manages water supply, sewerage, roads, education, health infrastructure, and local economic development. The Corporation raises revenue through property tax, octroi (in some states), advertisement fees, and state grants. Ward committees ensure local representation, while standing committees handle specialized functions. Though powerful, many Corporations face political tussles between elected members and appointed officials, and rely heavily on state-level financial transfers. Effective municipal governance can transform urban living conditions, driving India’s broader economic growth.

Practice Questions

न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस सिद्धांत का पालन किया जाता है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

Who was the first President of India?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

Who can remove the President of India from office?