Q. Which of the following items are included within the purview of the Municipalities under the Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution?
1. Planning for economic and social development
2. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society
3. Technical training and vocational education
4. Slum improvement and upgradation
5. Implementation of land reforms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities. This schedule contains 18 functional items placed within the purview of municipalities. Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.
Statement 1, 2 and 4 are correct: Twelfth Schedule of the Indian constitution contains following items:
| 1. Urban planning including town planning | 2. Regulation of land use and construction of buildings |
| 3. Planning for economic and social development | 4. Roads and bridges |
| 5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes | 6. Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management |
| 7. Fire services | 8. Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects |
| 9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded | 10. Slum improvement and upgradation |
| 11. Urban poverty alleviation | 12. Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds |
| 13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects | 14. Burials and burial grounds, cremations and cremation grounds and electric crematoriums |
| 15. Cattle ponds, prevention of cruelty to animals | 16. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths |
| 17. Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences | 18. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries |
Statement 3 and 5 are incorrect: The subject of land reforms and education including primary and secondary schools; technical training and vocational education are included in 11th Schedule and are not included under the 12th Schedule. 11th Schedule contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
