Functions Municipal Corporations in India

municipal corporation building in bangalore

the twelfth schedule constitution lists subjects municipal corporations responsible for. corporations may entrusted perform functions , implement schemes including in relation matters listed in twelfth schedule.

urban planning including town planning.
regulation of land-use , construction of buildings.
planning economic , social development.
roads , bridges.
water supply domestic, industrial , commercial purposes.
public health, sanitation conservancy , solid waste management.
fire services.
urban forestry, protection of environment , promotion of ecological aspects.
safeguarding interests of weaker sections of society, including handicapped , mentally retarded.
slum improvement , upgradation.
urban poverty alleviation.
provision of urban amenities , facilities such parks, gardens, playgrounds.
promotion of cultural, educational , aesthetic aspects.
burials , burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds , electric crematoriums.
cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty animals.
vital statistics including registration of births , deaths.
public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops , public conveniences.
regulation of slaughter houses , tanneries




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