Part not to apply to certain areas
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 243ZC (Part not to apply to certain areas): Constitutional framework for urban Municipalities, Ward Committees, and city planning under Part IX-A (74th Amendment).
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 243ZC ('Part not to apply to certain areas') in Part IX-A (The Municipalities, inserted by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992) governs constitutional urban local bodies (Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations). Specifically, this article provides: (1) Nothing in this Part shall apply to the Scheduled Areas referred to in clause (1), and the tribal areas referred to in clause (2), of article 244. (2) Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect the functions and powers of the...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 243ZC): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Part not to apply to certain areas' under Part IX-A
Structured across 6 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
Requires transparent Parliamentary law-making and democratic accountability rather than arbitrary executive action
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 243U, a Municipality enjoys a 5-year tenure and must be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before any dissolution.
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Gives urban citizens constitutional accountability over 18 civic functions in the Twelfth Schedule—including water supply, sanitation, street lighting, and urban planning.
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