State Act

The Haryana Municipal Citizens Participation Act, 2008 (35 of 2008)

13. The ward committee shall have the right to – (a) obtain information about the district and municipal plans; (b) obtain the municipal budget within reasonable time to verify, seek clarifications and suggest changes that need to be incorporated; (c) obtain information about provision of basic services to urban poor including security of tenure at affordable prices, improved housing, water supply, sanitation, education, health and social security; (d) be consulted in the development of land and change of land use and zoning regulations; (e) obtain details on all revenue matters including taxes and budgetary allocations to be presented in a simplified and manageable manner; (f) seek information from the Commissioner, Executive Officer or Secretary of the municipality, as the case may be, regarding any matter relating to the ward.