The correct answer is: A. 243
Article 243 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment, composition and powers of the Municipal Corporation. It provides that every State shall, by law, constitute a Municipal Corporation for every such area as may be specified in the law. The law may also provide for the constitution of a common Municipal Corporation for two or more areas.
The Municipal Corporation shall consist of a Mayor, who shall be elected by the elected members of the Corporation, and such number of Councillors as may be prescribed by the law. The Mayor shall be the head of the Municipal Corporation and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the law.
The Councillors shall be elected by the persons who are registered as voters in the Municipal area. The term of office of the Councillors shall be five years.
The Municipal Corporation shall have the power to make laws with respect to the following matters:
- The planning for the development of the Municipal area;
- The promotion of the welfare of the people in the Municipal area;
- The provision of civic amenities and services in the Municipal area;
- The levy of taxes and duties for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the Municipal Corporation;
- The borrowing of money for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the Municipal Corporation;
- The administration of the Municipal area.
The Municipal Corporation shall be subject to the control of the State Government. The State Government may, by law, make such provisions as it deems necessary with respect to the following matters:
- The appointment of the Mayor and the Councillors;
- The powers and duties of the Mayor and the Councillors;
- The procedure for the transaction of business by the Municipal Corporation;
- The auditing of the accounts of the Municipal Corporation;
- The imposition of penalties for contravention of the provisions of the law.
The Municipal Corporation shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. It shall have the power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, to enter into contracts, to sue and be sued, and to do all other things necessary for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties.