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The Constitution of India in English 2026: page 381

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Source cover/preface date: 10th September, 2026. Preface amendment statement: Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Embedded PDF title: Constitution of India_ 20 MAY 2026 (final).pdf. These are distinct source labels, not currentness or commencement approval.

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                                 [TWELFTH SCHEDULE
                                    (Article 243W)


        1.      Urban planning including town planning.
        2.      Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.
        3.      Planning for economic and social development.
        4.      Roads and bridges.
        5.      Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.
        6.      Public health,      sanitation    conservancy      and   solid    waste
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        7.      Fire services.
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                Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of
                ecological aspects.        di
        9.      Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society,
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                including the handicapped and mentally retarded.
        10.     Slum improvement and upgradation.
        11.     Urban poverty alleviation.
        12.     Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks,
                gardens, playgrounds.
        13.     Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects.
        14.     Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds; and
                electric crematoriums.
        15.     Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals.
        16.     Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.
        17.     Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops
                and public conveniences.
        18.     Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries.]




1. Twelfth Schedule added by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992, s. 4
   (w.e.f. 1-6-1993).

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