Municipal governance in India

Municipal or local governance refers to the third tier of governance in India, at the level of the municipality or urban local body.[1]

Urban local bodies in India, comprising municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats, are established by state governments. Municipal Corporations cater to 'larger urban areas', Municipal Councils serve 'smaller urban areas', and Town Panchayats address areas that transition from rural to urban. The classification of these areas is at the discretion of the states, considering factors such as total population, population density, non-agricultural employment, annual revenue generation, among other criteria.[2]

  1. ^ "Nagrika - The Constitution and the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act". Nagrika. 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ "A Consultation paper on "Decentralization And Municipalities"" (PDF). Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice - Government of India. All India Institute Of Local Self-government, New Delhi.

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