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The Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008)

Section 3

In force Act 4 of 2008 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Section 3 of the Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008). The Governor may, after making such inquiry as he may deem fit, and having regard to the population of any urban area, the density of population therein, the revenue generated for the local administration of such area, the percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities in such area, the eco

(i) The Governor may, after making such inquiry as he may deem fit, and having regard to the population of any urban area, the density of population therein, the revenue generated for the local administration of such area, the percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities in such area, the economic importance of such area, and such other factors as may be prescribed, by notification, declare his intention to specify such area to be a larger urban area, or smaller urban area, or a transitional area'.

Provided that no such declaration shall be made unless the population :- a) in the case of a larger urban area is 75 thousands or more, b) in the case of a smaller urban area, is twenty five thousand or more but is less than 75 thousand, and c) in the case of a transitional area, is less than twenty-five thousand :

Provided further that the non-agricultural population in all cases shall be eighty five per cent or more.

Explanation :- "revenue generated for the local administration ' shall not include - a) taxes, if any, distributed to the Municipality by the State Government, b) loans and grants from the State Government, and c) loans and grants from the Central Government or any institution or other source.

(2) The Governor shall, by notification, declare an area specified as- i. a larger urban area to be a city, ii. a smaller area to be a town, and iii. a transitional area to be a Nagar Panchayat.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (l), the Governor may, by notification, determine separate conditions to constitute any hill area, pilgrim centre, tourist centre of mandi town as a municipal area.

Section 3, The Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008) (Act 4 of 2008).

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Questions about Section 3

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008)?

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What should I read with Section 3 of the Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008), and has it changed?

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When was the Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008) enacted?

Arunachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 2Oo7 (Act No.4 of 2008) was enacted in 2008 as Act 4 of 2008. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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