Question

With respect to the Urban Self Government, identify the incorrect statements from the given options.

• A. The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor of the city.
• B. The Chief Education Officer is a member of the Municipal Corporation, but is appointed by the State Government.
• C. The Mayor does not have the power to suspend the Municipal Commissioner.
• D. In the absence of the Mayor, the Commissioner carries out his responsibilities.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

In the absence of the Mayor, the Commissioner carries out his responsibilities.

The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the State Government. Similarly, the Chief Education Officer, the Health Officer and the Tax Superintendent are also appointed and not elected.
In the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor carries out his or her responsibilities. Neither of them has the power to suspend the Commissioner.