GK Question

Answer: nominated

Cantonment Boards under Article 243ZC: (a) Article 243ZC (74th Amendment): Provides for constitution of Cantonment Boards by Parliament by law to administer civic services in cantonment areas (military stations), (b) Composition: Combination of elected and nominated members: (i) Elected members: Represent civilian population in cantonment area, (ii) Nominated members: Represent military authorities, ensuring coordination between civilian, military administration, (c) Functions: (i) Civic services: Water supply, sanitation, public health, roads, street lighting in cantonment areas, (ii) Coordination: Ensure civilian needs met while respecting military requirements, (iii) Planning: Prepare plans for civic infrastructure, welfare schemes in cantonment areas, (d) Applications: (i) Cantonment governance: Boards manage civic services in military stations, balancing civilian, military interests, (ii) Service delivery: Ensure civilian population in cantonments receives essential services (water, sanitation, health), (iii) Coordination mechanisms: Regular consultation between elected, nominated members for effective governance, (e) Challenges: (i) Dual authority: Balancing civilian elected representatives with military nominated members may create tensions, (ii) Resource allocation: Ensuring adequate funds for civic services in cantonments, (iii) Accountability: Ensuring transparency, public participation in Cantonment Board decisions, (f) Illustrates specialized local governance: Article 243ZC provides framework for civic administration in unique military-civilian interface areas; combination of elected, nominated members ensures both civilian representation, military coordination.