Exclusion of an industrial area from limits of municipal council would not cease it to be a ‘local area’: SC

OCL India Ltd Vs State of Orissa (Supreme Court) Conclusion: The Hon’ble Supreme Court held that the exclusion of an industrial area or areas from the limits of municipal councils or municipalities under the state laws in exercise of statutory power or by virtue of a declaration under proviso to Article 243-Q, would not result in that area ceasing to be a “local area” within Entry 52 of List II. Facts: In present facts of the case, common questions of law relating to the interpretation of “local area” occurring under Entry 52 of List II of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution are...