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The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022

Section 3

In force Act 8 of 2022 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2022

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Section 3 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022. 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

(1) 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 such area to be a Municipal Corporation. Publication of Declaration.

(2) The notification about the constitution of a Corporation shall be published in the Official Gazette and in at least two leading newspapers, at least one of which shall be in vernacular language intelligible to the inhabitants of the local area concerned.

(3) A copy of the notification shall also be pasted in a conspicuous place in the office of the Deputy Commissioner of the district and, where there is a Municipal Board, also in the office of the Municipal Board, and such other public places as the State Government may direct. Consideration of Objection.

(4) Any inhabitant of the city, town or Panchayat area in respect of which a notification has been published under sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act may, if he objects to anything contained in the notification, submit his objection in writing within fifteen days of the publication of notification to the State Government, through the Deputy Commissioner of the District and the State Government shall take such objection into consideration. Constitution of Municipal Corporation areas.

(5) On the expiry of one month from the date of publication of the notification and after consideration of all or any of the objection which may be submitted, the Governor, may, by notification constitute such city, town or any specified part thereof as a Municipal Corporation. Power to abolish or alter limits of Municipal Corporation area.

Section 3, The Assam Municipal Corporation Act, 2022 (Act 8 of 2022).

Questions about Section 3

How do I find court cases under Section 3 of the Assam Municipal Corporation Act?

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When was the Assam Municipal Corporation Act enacted?

Assam Municipal Corporation Act was enacted in 2022 as Act 8 of 2022. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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