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Which of the following statements about Municipal Corporations in West Bengal is FALSE?

hard Q9 of 15
Current Affairs - West Bengal Schemes & Governance
Which of the following statements about Municipal Corporations in West Bengal is FALSE?
AThey have no authority to levy property taxes.
BThey function under the West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993.
CThey are responsible for urban planning and development.
DThey manage public health and sanitation in cities.
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand Municipal Corporation functions

    Municipal Corporations in West Bengal handle urban planning, public health, sanitation, and taxation.
  2. Step 2: Analyze taxation powers

    They have authority to levy property taxes; hence the statement denying this is false.
  3. Step 3: Verify other statements

    All other statements about their functions and legal framework are correct.
  4. Final Answer:

    They have no authority to levy property taxes. → Option A
  5. Quick Check:

    Statement denying property tax authority is false, so option A is correct answer ✅
Quick Trick: Municipal Corporations have taxation powers including property tax.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming Municipal Corporations cannot levy taxes due to confusion with Gram Panchayats.
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