Which Article provides for the formation of Ward Committees in Municipal areas?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Article 243S

Explanation:

• Article 243S of the Constitution of India provides for the formation of Ward Committees in municipalities.

• Clause (1): A Ward Committee must be constituted in a municipality with a population of three lakhs or more.

• The State Legislature is empowered to make laws about:

 – Composition of the committee

 – Territorial area

 – Manner of filling seats in the committee

• The objective is to enhance decentralized governance and public participation at the ward level.

Information Booster:

• Article 243S is part of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which deals with Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).

• Ward Committees play an important role in urban planning, execution of development schemes, and public grievance redressal.

Additional Knowledge:

(a) Article 243R

. Relates to composition of Municipalities

. Specifies who is eligible to be elected to municipalities

(b) Article 243Z

. Deals with auditing of municipal accounts

(c) Article 243T

. Provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women in municipalities