Explain the duties of the urban self government based on 74th constitutional amendment?
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The constitution 74th Amendment Act 1992, relating to Municipalities (Urban local Government) was passed by the parliament in 1992. ... The Act seeks to provide a common framework for the structure and mandate of urban local bodies to enable them to function as effective democratic units of local Self Government.
Following are some of the duties of Urban Self Government based on 74th Constitutional amendment.
1. To make local urban bodies as effective democratic units of self government.
2. To collect taxes and duties as prescribed.
3. To make plans for economic development and social justice.
4. Implementation of schemes in the locality.
6. Regulation of public works and services.
7. Promotion of education.
8. Regulation of markets.
9. To safeguard the interests of weaker sections of society.