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What is the primary purpose of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
What is the primary purpose of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
- To prepare a draft development plan for the Metropolitan area. (correct)
- To implement development plans.
- To manage state government finances.
- To oversee municipal elections.
Who elects at least two-thirds of the members of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
Who elects at least two-thirds of the members of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
- Elected members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the Panchayats (correct)
- The Government of India
- Members of Parliament
- The Governor of the State
What is the ratio used to determine the proportion of members elected from Municipalities and Panchayats?
What is the ratio used to determine the proportion of members elected from Municipalities and Panchayats?
- Population of the Municipalities and Panchayats (correct)
- Area of the Municipalities and Panchayats
- Total revenue generated by the Municipalities and Panchayats
- Number of schools in the Municipalities and Panchayats
Which government entities may be represented on the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
Which government entities may be represented on the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
What type of functions may be assigned to the Metropolitan Planning Committees?
What type of functions may be assigned to the Metropolitan Planning Committees?
When preparing the draft development plan, what must the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider first?
When preparing the draft development plan, what must the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider first?
What matters of common interest between Municipalities and Panchayats should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
What matters of common interest between Municipalities and Panchayats should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
Whose overall objectives and priorities should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
Whose overall objectives and priorities should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
What investments should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
What investments should the Metropolitan Planning Committee consider?
Who may the Metropolitan Planning Committee consult during the preparation of the draft development plan?
Who may the Metropolitan Planning Committee consult during the preparation of the draft development plan?
To whom does the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the recommended development plan?
To whom does the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the recommended development plan?
The state legislature may make provisions for?
The state legislature may make provisions for?
The Metropolitan Planning Committee should consider plans prepared by which entities?
The Metropolitan Planning Committee should consider plans prepared by which entities?
The Metropolitan Planning Committee must consider planning for what?
The Metropolitan Planning Committee must consider planning for what?
Who provides input on the institutions and organizations that the Metropolitan Planning Committee is allowed to consult?
Who provides input on the institutions and organizations that the Metropolitan Planning Committee is allowed to consult?
Flashcards
Metropolitan Planning Committee
Metropolitan Planning Committee
Committee in every Metropolitan area to prepare a draft development plan for the entire area.
MPC Composition
MPC Composition
State legislature determines its composition and seat allocation, with at least two-thirds of members elected from Municipalities and Panchayats.
Common interests considered by MPC
Common interests considered by MPC
Coordination of spatial planning, resource sharing, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation.
Government objectives for MPC
Government objectives for MPC
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Investment considerations for MPC
Investment considerations for MPC
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MPC Consultation
MPC Consultation
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Plan submission
Plan submission
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Study Notes
- A Metropolitan Planning Committee is to be constituted in every Metropolitan area.
- The committee will prepare a draft development plan for the entire Metropolitan area.
- A state's legislature may create laws regarding:
- The composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committees.
- The method for filling seats in the Committees.
- At least two-thirds of the committee members must be elected from and by the elected members of Municipalities and Chairpersons of Panchayats.
- Representation of the Government of India, the State Government, and relevant organizations/institutions.
- Functions related to planning and coordination assigned to the Committees.
- The method for choosing the Chairpersons of the Committees.
- When preparing the draft development plan, every Metropolitan Planning Committee must:
- Consider the plans prepared by Municipalities and Panchayats in the area.
- Consider matters of common interest between Municipalities and Panchayats, including spatial planning, resource sharing, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation.
- Consider the overall objectives and priorities set by the Government of India and the State Government.
- Consider the extent and nature of investments likely to be made by governmental agencies and other available resources.
- Consult institutions and organizations as specified by the Governor.
- The Chairperson of each Metropolitan Planning Committee must forward the recommended development plan to the State Government.
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