Question

With reference to the MunicipCorporation describe the following:-


a) What is meant by Municipal Corporation?

b) Obligatory functions
c) Discretionary functions​

Answer 1

A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. The term can also be used to describe municipally owned corporations.

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Answer 2

Answer:

a)municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. The term can also be used to describe municipally owned corporations.

b) Obligatory functions include the supply of water and maintenance of waterworks, the supply of electricity, maintenance of roads. etc. Discretionary functions include construction of Public Houses, registration of marriages, construction of public parks and gardens. etc.

c) The Discretionary functions of a Municipal Corporation are 1. Transport Facilities: Local authorities may manage a bus service for carrying people from one place to another. 2. ... Sports and Recreation: The Corporation organizes fairs exhibitions and wrestling events. Recreational facilities may also be provided.