Q. With reference to the Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution makes it mandatory for States to set up MPCs in Metropolitan areas.
2. It consists of members from both urban as well as rural local bodies.
3. The Governor can make provision with respect to the functions of MPC in relation to planning and coordination for the metropolitan area.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution makes it mandatory for States to set up MPCs in areas with population of 10 lakh and above. MPC is required to prepare a draft development plan.
Statement 2 is correct: Although this is a body related to urban local governance, and is under Part IX A, elected members from both urban local bodies and rural local bodies (only chairpersons of Panchayats in that metropolitan area) form a part of this committee.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The State Legislature can make provision with respect to the functions of MPC in relation to planning and coordination for the metropolitan area.
| Important Tips The state legislature may make provisions with respect to the following aspects of Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC): 1. The composition of such committees; 2. The manner of election of members of such committees; 3. The representation in such committees of the Central government, state government and other organisations; 4. The functions of such committees in relation to planning and coordination for the metropolitan area; and 5. The manner of election of chairpersons of such committees. |
