Question

Explain the functions of the Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations.

Answer 1

Instructions: Explain a 5 marks question in at least 5 points. List down the compulsory and mandatory functions of the Municipal councils and corporations.

Solution: The functions of the municipal councils and corporations are of two types-

1. Compulsory - Mandatory tasks which are on priority
2. Optional - Tasks carried out when excess fund is left

1.Compulsory functions-
Looking after public health and sanitation and cleanliness in the city.
Organising vaccination camps against diseases like Smallpox, Polio, Cholera, Tuberculosis and Diphtheria.
Maintenance of roads, schools, libraries and museums of the city.

2.Optional functions-
Development of parks and playgrounds for children.
Providing cheap and affordable bus services to the citizens.
Maintenance of rest houses, children and senior citizens’ homes.