Indian Political CompassConstitutional Amendment · In force
74th Amendment (1992)
Gave constitutional status to urban local bodies (municipalities and city corporations), establishing mandatory elections with reserved seats and a Twelfth Schedule of functions.
Why it was passed
A companion to the Seventy-Third Amendment, extending local democracy to urban areas and requiring state governments to hold regular municipal elections.
Key changes
- Added Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG) and the Twelfth Schedule
- Mandated municipal elections with reserved seats for women (one-third minimum), SCs, and STs
- Created category of Ward Committees in large municipalities
- Required State Finance Commissions for urban bodies
Content is editorial draft pending fact-check against official Gazette notifications and Supreme Court judgment texts. Last reviewed: 2026-07-02.
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