TMI BlogStatement of Objects and ReasonsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d functions. As a result, Urban Local Bodies are not able to perform effectively as vibrant democratic units of self-government. 2. Having regard to these inadequacies, it is considered necessary that provisions relating to Urban Local Bodies are incorporated in the Constitution particularly for- (i) putting on a firmer footing the relationship between the State Government and the Urban Local B ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... composition of Municipalities, which will be decided by the Legislature of a State, having the following features: (i) persons to be chosen by direct election; (ii) representation of Chairpersons of Committees, if any, at ward or other levels in the Municipalities; (iii) representation of persons having special knowledge or experience of Municipal Administration in Municipalities (without v ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... and re-election within six months of end of tenure. If a Municipality is dissolved before expiration of its duration, elections to be held within a period of six months of its dissolution; (g) devolution by the State Legislature of powers and responsibilities upon the Municipalities with respect to preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, and for the implementation of de ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... State and the Municipal Corporation concerned; (k) making of law by a State Legislature with respect to elections to the Municipalities to be conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the chief electoral officer of the State; (l) application of the provisions of the Bill to any Union territory or part thereof with such modifications as may be specified by the President; ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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