Tehsil Municipal Administration

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A Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) is an organization associated with each Tehsil of Pakistan. TMAs are responsible for spatial planning and municipal services, and work closely with union councils. [1]

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Key functions of a TMA include:

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