Constitution of India, 1949
TWELFTH SCHEDULE
(Article 243W)
1. Urban planning including town planning.
2. Regulation of land-use and construction of
buildings.
2. 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 management.
7. Fire services.
8. Urban forestry protection of the
environment. and promotion of ecological aspects.
9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker
sections of society, 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, play-grounds.
13. Promotion of cultural, educational and
aesthetic aspects.
14. Burials and burial grounds; cremations,
cremation grounds and electric crematoriums.
15. Cattle ponds; 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.