Question

Q. The 12th schedule of the Indian Constitution places which of the following under the purview of the municipalities?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Twelfth Schedule contains the following 18 functional items placed within the purview of municipalities:

• Urban planning including town planning;
• Regulation of land use and construction of buildings;
• Planning for economic and social development;
• Roads and bridges;
• Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes;
• Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management;
• Fire services;
• Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects;
• Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded;
• Slum improvement and upgradation;
• Urban poverty alleviation;
• Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds;
• Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects;
• Burials and burial grounds, cremations and cremation grounds and electric crematoriums;
• Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals;
• Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths;
• Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences; and
• Regulation of slaughterhouses and tanneries.