What powers and responsibilities can be endowed to Municipalities by the State Legislature?
The State Legislature can endow Municipalities with powers and authority necessary for functioning as institutions of self-government, including the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, performance of functions, and implementation of schemes related to the matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution. The Legislature can also endow Committees with powers and authority to carry out their responsibilities related to the Twelfth Schedule matters.