Urban Administration - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
Points To Remember:
Urban area includes cities and town; it refers to local government body responsible for managing the city or town
Municipal Corporation in India is responsible for providing essential services in every small town as well as village of district /City. Municipal Corporation of India is state government formed department
Responsibilities of Municipal Corporation are street lighting, garbage collection, water supply, prevention of diseases, runs a school, hospitals dispensaries etc.
The city is divided into different wards; matters like park location and hospital are usually decided by the ward councillor. Complicated issues that affect the whole city are decided by group of councillors who form committees to decide an issue
The demands of ward councillors are forwarded to administrative staff for implementation
The Municipal Corporation generates money through the taxes, people have to pay taxes on water, electricity, housing, education and other amenities
Media plays an important role in bringing social and political issues to public.
