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Local Governments

Question
CBSEENPO11021602

Write a very short note on Nagar Panchayat.

Solution

Nagar Panchayat: Notified Area Committees are now called Nagar Panchayats. These are established in the area which are now converting into urban from rural area. The members are elected by the people. Some members, are nominated by the State government. The Member of Parliament and the Member of Legislative Assemblies are ex-officio members of the Nagar Panchayat. The tenure of Nagar Panchayat is of 5 years. If due to any reason Nagar Panchayat is dissolved before its maturity the fresh elections within 6 months are undertaken.