The Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats & Industrial Townships Act, 1965

This authoritative edition contains the full text of The Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats & Industrial Townships Act, 1965, the accompanying Rules and Schedules, and a set of practical specimen forms and notices. Each provision is accompanied by clear, concise notes that explain statutory intent, procedural steps and administrative practice — from constitution and powers of councils and panchayats, to municipal finance, taxation, licensing, public health, sanitation, building control and town planning for industrial townships. Practical appendices include model bye-laws, application and licensing formats, revenue collection flowcharts and checklists for compliance and enforcement. The book also cross-references central and state enactments affecting local bodies and highlights important judicial decisions and amendments relevant to implementation. Laid out for quick lookup with a detailed contents page and subject index, this volume is designed for municipal officers implementing policy, lawyers advising local bodies or citizens, urban planners, and law students preparing for exams. Compact, practice-oriented and easy to navigate — it consolidates statutory text with actionable guidance tailored to Maharashtra’s local governance framework.