Urban Local Government

Choose the Correct Answer

Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 243- ZD, every state shall constitute at district level, a district planning committee to consolidate plans prepared by panchayats and municipalities in the district. The act lays down that four-fifths of the members of the district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayat and municipalities in the district from amongst themselves.

Statement 2 is not correct: Under Article 243-ZE, every metropolitan area shall have a metropolitan planning committee to prepare a draft development plan. The act lays down that two-third of the members of the district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the municipalities and chairpersons of the panchayats in the metropolitan area from amongst themselves.