Q. Consider the following statements regarding different types of urban local bodies in India:
1. A Notified Area Committee is fully nominated by the state government and is not an elected or statutory body.
2. A Town Area Committee may be wholly elected, wholly nominated, or partly both, depending on the provisions of the state act.
3. A Cantonment Board is created and administered by the Central Government under the Cantonments Act, 2006.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- A Notified Area Committee is fully nominated by the state government and not elected or statutory.
- A Town Area Committee can be elected, nominated, or a mix, depending on the state legislation.
- A Cantonment Board is governed by the Cantonments Act, 2006, and is under the control of the Ministry of Defence, Central Government.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
