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Art. 243ZE Part IXA: The Municipalities

Committee for Metropolitan Planning

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) There shall be constituted in every Metropolitan area a Metropolitan Planning Committee to prepare a draft development plan for the Metropolitan area as a whole. (2) The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to—(a) the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committees; (b) the manner in which the seats in such Committees shall be filled: Provided that not less than two-thirds of the members of such Committee shall be elected by, and from amongst, the elected members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the Panchayats in the Metropolitan area...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

For genuinely large urban agglomerations (population 10 lakh+, per Article 243P's definition), this Article requires a dedicated Metropolitan Planning Committee — distinct from the district-level committee — specifically to coordinate development across the whole metropolitan region, which often spans multiple Municipalities and may cross district boundaries. At least two-thirds of its members must be elected representatives from the constituent local bodies, keeping it democratically grounded.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

If you live in one of India's major metropolitan areas, this Article is why there's supposed to be a dedicated planning body coordinating development across the whole metro region — not just individual, disconnected Municipal Corporations each planning only for their own patch.

Read alongside this one

Art. 243zd — Committee for District Planning Art. 243p — Definitions

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 243ZE

Is a Metropolitan Planning Committee the same as a District Planning Committee?

No — a Metropolitan Planning Committee is specifically for large urban agglomerations (10 lakh+ population) that may span multiple districts/Municipalities, while a District Planning Committee operates at the ordinary district level, integrating rural and urban plans within that district.

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The text above reproduces Article 243ZE of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.