The correct answer is None of the above. Explanation & Key Takeaways: Metropolitan Planning Committee A metropolitan planning committee is required in every metropolitan region to prepare a draft development plan The state legislature has the authority to enact provisions for the following: • The composition of such committees • The manner in which members of such committees are elected • The representation of the Central government, state governments, and other organisations in such committees • The functions of such committees in relation to metropolitan planning and coordination • The manner in which chairpersons of such committees are elected. The statute stipulates that the elected members of municipalities and chairpersons of panchayats in the metropolitan region elect two-thirds of the members of a metropolitan planning committee from among themselves. Hence, statement 3 is correct. The proportion of these members on the committee should correspond to the population ratio of the municipalities and panchayats in that metropolitan area. Hence, statement 4 is correct. The chairpersons of such committees shall forward the development plan to the state government. In preparing the draft development plan, a metropolitan planning committee shall have regard to– • The plans prepared by the Municipalities and Panchayats • Issues of common interest between the Municipalities and Panchayats, such as sharing of water and other physical and natural resources, etc • The Government of India or state government’s overall objectives and priorities. • Consult such institutions and organisations as the Governor may specify.