Question

The 74th Amendment Act provides for the reservation of seats in urban local bodies under Article 243T. What is the reservation structure?

• A. 50% for women only
• B. 1/3rd of seats for women, with reservations for SC/ST similar to rural local bodies
• C. No reservations for women
• D. 25% for SC/ST only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1/3rd of seats for women, with reservations for SC/ST similar to rural local bodies

Article 243T mandates reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and provides for 1/3rd of the total number of seats to be reserved for women, thereby promoting inclusivity in urban governance.