Section 49(2)(a) in The Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats And Industrial Townships Act, 1965
(a)lighting public streets, places and buildings;(aa)[ planning for social and economic development; [Clauses (aa) and (ab) were inserted by Maharashtra 41 of 1994, Section 135(a).](ab)urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects;]