Patna High Court strikes down provisions of Bihar Municipal (Amendment) Act for hindering self-governance

The Court observed that the legislation did not foster self-government but instead furthered the antithesis of devolution, giving the State more power in the everyday functioning of the municipality.
Patna High Court
Patna High Court

The Patna High Court on Friday struck down certain provisions of the Bihar Municipal (Amendment) Act of 2021 on the ground that hinder self-governance sought be achieved through the 74th Constitutional Amendment [Dr Ashish Kumar Sinha & Ors. vs The Union of India].

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