#Municipal Governance

MP High Court sets aside a Municipal Corporation's abrupt withdrawal of permission for a religious fair, ruling that failure to provide a hearing violates principles of natural justice and legitimate expectation. The judgment reinforces that administrative actions affecting long-standing permissions must follow due process, including notice and opportunity to be heard, to avoid arbitrariness.

Gauhati High Court reinforces that a Municipal Chairperson’s power to reconstitute sub-committees under the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2023 is inherent and not subject to state government interference unless explicitly restricted by statute. The ruling quashes the State’s advisory as ultra vires, affirming local self-governance autonomy for urban local bodies in Nagaland.

Karnataka High Court holds that failure to act on corruption allegations within a reasonable timeframe breaches constitutional obligations under Article 226. The Court directed the Municipal Council to decide on councillors' representations within four months, reinforcing public accountability in municipal governance.

High Court of Telangana directs municipal authorities to reconsider ST ward reservations in proportion to population increase, affirming constitutional obligation under Articles 243T and 243Y.