How are Municipal Corporations established in the Union Territories of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (B) By an Act of Parliament

Explanation:

• In Union Territories, where there is no separate state legislature, Municipal Corporations are established by an Act of Parliament.
• This is because Union Territories are governed directly by the Central Government unless they have their own legislature (like Delhi or Puducherry).

Information Booster:

• Municipal Corporations are urban local bodies for larger cities.
• Their structure and powers are defined under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
• In Union Territories without legislative assemblies, Parliament legislates on matters like urban governance.
• The President of India can also issue regulations under Article 240 for certain UTs.
• Municipal governance in UTs like Chandigarh or Lakshadweep is handled by rules framed under parliamentary acts.

Additional Information:

• Option A: State Legislatures can create Municipal Corporations only in states, not in UTs without legislatures.
• Option C: Municipal Commissioners are appointed officials, not authorized to establish corporations.
• Option D: Public votes (elections) are held after the body is established, not to create it.