Question

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The 74th constitutional amendment act lays down that two-thirds of the members of a metropolitan planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the municipalities and chairpersons of the panchayats in the metropolitan area from amongst themselves.
• Statement 2 is correct: The act bars interference by courts in the electoral matters of municipalities.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The 74th constitutional amendment act does not apply to the scheduled areas and tribal areas in the states. It shall also not affect the functions and powers of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council of West Bengal. However, the Parliament may extend the provisions of this part to the scheduled areas and tribal areas subject to such exceptions and modifications as it may specify.