Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with power, authority and responsibility of municipalities?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Twelfth Schedule

Explanation:

• The Twelfth Schedule (added by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992) outlines the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.
• It contains 18 functional items related to urban governance.
• It guides municipalities in performing key civic functions like planning, public health, and urban development.

Information Booster:

• The 74th Amendment strengthened urban local bodies as the third tier of government.
• Twelfth Schedule includes functions like water supply, sanitation, roads, slum improvement, urban planning, etc.
• Municipalities include Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations.
• States are empowered to devolve functions listed in the 12th Schedule.
• Urban governance aims to improve service delivery and citizen participation.

Additional Knowledge:

• Seventh Schedule: Deals with Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.
• Eighth Schedule: Lists the 22 recognised languages of India.
• Tenth Schedule: Contains provisions relating to anti-defection.
• Twelfth Schedule: Only schedule dealing with municipal powers and functions.