Twelfth Schedule [Article 243W of the Constitution (Seventy-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1992]

1. Urban planning including town planning.

2. Planning of land- use and construction of buildings.

3. Planning for economic and social development.

4. Roads and bridges.

5. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.

6. Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management.

7. Fire services.

8. Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects.

9. Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped

and mentally retarded.

10. Slum improvement and upgradation.

11. Urban poverty alleviation.

12. Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds.

13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects.

14. Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds and electric

crematoriums.

15. Cattle pounds; prevention of crue;ty to animals.

16. Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths.

17. Public amenities includind street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public

conveniences.

18. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries.