The institution of Municipalities in India derives its constitutional status from the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which inserted Part IXA (Articles 243P to 243ZG) into the Constitution. The objective was to strengthen urban local self-government by providing a uniform constitutional framework while allowing states sufficient flexibility to adapt municipal institutions according to local conditions. Municipalities function as the third tier of government in urban areas and play a vital role in democratic decentralization, urban planning, service delivery, and local development. The Constitution provides for three categories of Municipalities based on the nature and size of urban settlements. A Nagar Panchayat is constituted for an area in transition from rural to urban. A Municipal Council is established for a smaller urban area, while a Municipal Corporation is created for a larger urban area. The Governor of a state determines the classification of urban areas by considering factors such as population, density, revenue generation, percentage of non-agricultural employment, economic importance, and other relevant criteria. The composition of Municipalities is governed primarily by Article 243R. All seats in a Municipality are filled through direct elections from territorial constituencies known as wards. Each municipal area is divided into wards, and one or more representatives are elected from each ward by adult citizens through universal adult franchise. This ensures democratic representation and accountability at the grassroots level. In addition to directly elected members, the State Legislature may provide for the representation of certain categories of members. These may include persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration, Members of the House