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Urban Local Self-Government — Question 1

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Complete the following to differentiate between Municipal Corporation and Municipality.

CategoryMunicipal CorporationMunicipality
Head
Population Size
Chief Executive
Term
Answer
CategoryMunicipal CorporationMunicipality
HeadThe head of the corporation is known as Mayor.The head of a Municipality is known as Chairperson.
Population SizeBig cities with a huge population of ten lakh and above have Municipal Corporation.A Municipal Council is set up for smaller towns.
Chief ExecutiveThe Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive head of the Municipal Corporation.The state government appoints a Commissioner who looks after the general administration of the Municipality.
TermMunicipal Corporation is elected for a period of five years.Municipality is elected for a period of five years.