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· {a} State Election Commission – {I} Article 243-K: Article 243-K provides for the establishment of a State Election Commission to supervise, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
· {b} Powers of Municipalities, etc. – {II} Article 243-W: Article 243-W outlines the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities for efficient governance and administration.
· {c} Formation of Municipalities – {III} Article 243-Q: Article 243-Q deals with the constitution of Municipalities, including Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations.
· {d} Term of Municipalities – {IV} Article 243-U: Article 243-U specifies the duration of Municipalities, setting their term at five years from the date of the first meeting.
Information Booster:
1. Part IX-A of the Constitution:
· Covers provisions related to Municipalities, added through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
· Articles 243-P to 243-ZG address various aspects of urban local governance.
2. State Election Commission:
· Ensures free and fair elections for Panchayats and Municipalities.
3. Municipalities:
· Constitutionally mandated urban local bodies for decentralized governance.