The 73rd amendment brought the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) laying down three tier system, i.e. Gram Sabha, Block Level and Zila Panchayat with certain provisions for reservations for SC/ST and othe

The legal provisions relating to Governance of Municipalities with reference to the Matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution are as under: Urban planning, including town planning; Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings; Planning for economic and social development; Roads and bridges; Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes; Public health, sanitation, conservancy and solid waste management; Fire services; Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped & mentally retarded; Slum improvement and upgradation; Urban poverty alleviation; Provision of urban amenities and facilities, such as parks, gardens, playgrounds; Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects; Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds and electric crematoriums; Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals; Vital statistics, including registration of births and deaths; Public amenities, including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences; Regulation of slaughterhouses and tanneries.