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As per Section 15(7) the Chairperson shall have the power to call for from the Secretary or any other officer under the. Municipality, any file and record in writing relating to the administration of the Municipality and issue directions and orders thereon in accordance with the provisions of the Act, rules or standing orders made thereunder.

21. Article 243 W of the Constitution of India clothes the State Legislature with the power to make law conferring the Municipalities with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Municipalities. The law thus made by the State Legislature shall empower the Municipalities, subject to such conditions as may be specified, in respect of the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice as also the performance of functions and the implementation of schemes including those in relation to matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule. Article 243S of the Constitution of India provides for the constitution and composition of Ward Committees. Articles incorporated in Part IX A of the Constitution of India mandate that the Municipalities which are to function as institutions of self-government shall have such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to carry out the responsibilities conferred upon them including those in relation to matters listed in the Twelfth Schedule.