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Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional treatment of municipal property and its protection?

Q: Answer-Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional treatment of municipal property and it...

Municipal property is protected under Article 300A, which provides that no personincluding a municipal bodyshall be deprived of property except by authority of law. Although municipalities are not sovereign entities, they possess legal personality and property rights. Any State action depriving municipal property must be backed by valid legislation and satisfy constitutional standards of fairness and non-arbitrariness under Article 14. Courts have recognized that financial and property autonomy is essential for effective urban governance, reinforcing the constitutional status of municipalities under Part IXA.

A Municipal property is beyond law.

B Municipal property is subject to state law and Article 300A protections for property apply; municipalities can hold property but deprivation must be by law and subject to compensation unless law provides otherwise consistent with Article 300A.

C Municipal property is part of Ninth Schedule automatically.

D Municipal property cannot be taxed.

E Municipal property is under President’s direct administration.

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