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Question
Describe the Discretionary Functions of a Municipal Corporation.
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Solution
The Discretionary functions of a Municipal Corporation are
- Transport Facilities:
Local authorities may manage a bus service for carrying people from one place to another. - Cultural Activities:
Municipal Corporations may establish libraries and museums. Cultural activities like: drama, music and painting are also encouraged by Municipal Corporations. - Sports and Recreation:
The Corporation organises fairs, exhibitions, and wrestling events. Recreational facilities may also be provided. - Welfare Services:
Municipal Corporation is expected to launch family welfare schemes and to undertake poverty alleviation programmers. The Corporation can look after the public distribution system too.
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True or false:
Municipal corporations have more powers than the municipalities.
Fill in the blank:
The local self-governing bodies which look after the needs of big cities are ______.
State whether the following is true or false.
The members of the corporation are directly elected by the adult citizens of the city.
State whether the following is true or false.
Some seats are reserved for women in municipal corporations.
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What is meant by the Municipal Corporation?
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Electricity and Water Supply.
How is a Municipal Corporation set up?
Give the role of the following in the Municipal Corporation.
Municipal Commissioner.
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