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A State has enacted a law for ward-level bodies in a city of 5 lakh people. Ward Committees are mandated for municipalities with a population of three lakh or more. Which statement correctly describes the constitutional position on Ward Committees?

Ward Committees are constitutionally required in municipalities with a population of three lakh or more under Article 243S. The State legislature decides their composition and territorial area. They are not mandatory for all municipalities or only for Nagar Panchayats.

  1. AThey are required for every municipality irrespective of population
  2. BThey are required for municipalities with population of three lakh or more under Article 243SCorrect
  3. CThey are needed only for Nagar Panchayats
  4. DThey are formed by the District Planning Committee

Explanation

Article 243S requires Wards Committees within the territorial area of a municipality having a population of three lakh or more. The State legislature may make provision for their composition and territorial area. Hence the 5 lakh city must have them, and the option claiming every municipality is wrong.

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