Question

What is the primary purpose of a Notified Area Committee in India?

1. To govern large cities
2. To administer rural areas
3. To govern fast-developing towns lacking conditions for a Municipality
4. To oversee village councils

• A. 3 only
• B. None of these
• C. 2 only
• D. 4 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3 only

Notified Area Committee

• Purpose: Administers fast-developing towns or those lacking conditions for a Municipality.

• Establishment: Via a government gazette notification.

• Composition: Entirely nominated body by the State Government.

• Function: Similar powers to a Municipality but not a statutory body.