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Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act
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About — Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act
The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, enacted in 1949, is a state legislation that provides the legal framework for the formation, powers, and administration of municipal corporations in Maharashtra. It standardises urban governance, enabling corporations to levy taxes, plan infrastructure, and deliver civic services. For example, the act governs the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, which manages a population of over 12 million.