Application to Union territories
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 243ZB (Application to Union territories): Constitutional framework for urban Municipalities, Ward Committees, and city planning under Part IX-A (74th Amendment).
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 243ZB ('Application to Union territories') 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: The provisions of this Part shall apply to the Union territories and shall, in their application to a Union territory, have effect as if the references to the Governor of a State were references to the Administrator of the Union territory...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 243ZB): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Application to Union territories' under Part IX-A
Sets a direct, self-contained constitutional command binding on public authorities across India
Exercises of constitutional office under this article must follow aid, advice, and established constitutional conventions
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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