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The Thanjavur City Municipal Corporation Act, 2013
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This Act establishes the Thanjavur City Municipal Corporation to govern the city of Thanjavur, replacing the previous municipality. It provides the legal framework for the local government, defining the structure of the corporation which includes a Mayor, a council, standing committees, and a commissioner. The law outlines how the council is elected, including reserved seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women, and grants the corporation the power to acquire property and enter into contracts. By creating this corporate body, the Act ensures organized urban administration and development for the city's residents.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Establishment of municipal corporation for the city of Thanjavur.
- 4. Municipal authorities.
- 5. Constitution of council.
- 6. Duration of corporation.
- 7. Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920 not to apply.
- 8. Application of the provisions of the 1981 Act to the corporation.
- 9. Transitional provisions.
- 10. Power to make rules.
- 11. Power to remove difficulties.
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