Definitions
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, — (a) “Committee” means a Committee constituted under article 243S; (b) “district” means a district in a State; (c) “Metropolitan area” means an area having a population of ten lakhs or more, comprised in one or more districts and consisting of two or more Municipalities or Panchayats or other contiguous areas, specified by the Governor by public notification to be a Metropolitan area for the purposes of this Part; (d) “Municipal area” means the territorial area of a Municipality as is notified by the Governor; (e) “Municipality” means an institution of selfgovernment constituted under article 243Q; (f) “Panchayat” means a Panchayat constituted under article 243B; (g) “population” means the population as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant figures have been published.
This is an informational reference compiled from the public-domain text of the Constitution of India. For the authoritative version and latest amendments, refer to the official text published by the Government of India. For help with a real-life situation, see the Citizen Rights Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 243P of the Indian Constitution say?
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, — (a) “Committee” means a Committee constituted under article 243S; (b) “district” means a district in a State; (c) “Metropolitan area” means an area having a population of ten lakhs or more, comprised in one or more districts and consisting of two or more Municipal…
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 243P?
Article 243P falls under Part IX — The Panchayats — of the Constitution of India.