Local government in India / Pardeep Sachdeva.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sachdeva, Pardeep.

Series:

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Local government--India.

Local government.

India--Politics and government.

India.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 307 pages )

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

[Delhi] : Pearson, 2011

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Local Government in India provides an insight into the system of urban local governance in India and traces its evolution since independence. Urban governments are the organs for promoting grass root democracy and providing not only civic services for the welfare of the local people but also for carrying out the task of urban development and planning. This book tries to analyze their role and existence in the face of rapid urbanization, population growth and industrialization.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Meaning, Scope and Significance of Urban Local Government

Characteristics of Local Government

Distinction Between Local Government and Local Self-government

Nature and Scope of Urban Local Government

Urbanization and Urban Problems

Structure of Urban Governments

Municipal Legislation

Municipal Personnel Management

Municipal Finance Administration

State Control over Urban Governments

Special Purpose Agencies

Urban (Town) Planning

Ministry of Urban Development and its Attached and Subordinate Offices

Reports of Commissions and Committees

Seminars and Conferences

Municipal Reforms

Municipal Bureaucracy

Associations and Unions of Municipal Employees

Role of Political Parties

Research and Evaluation

Comparative Urban Local Government

Significance of Local Government

Instrument of Political and Popular Education

School of Democracy

Training Ground for Emerging Leaders

Solution of Local Problems in Effective Manner

Provision of Civic Amenities

Economical Management of Local Services

Reduction in the Burden of Central Government

Efficient and Effective Management of Local Affairs

Channel of Communication Between the State Government and the Community

Check Against Bureaucracy

Mitigation of the Evils of Party System

Conclusion

Notes and References

Chapter 2: Urbanization: Indian Scenario

Urbanization: A Global Phenomenon

Definition of Urban Area

Urban Agglomeration

Salient Features of Urbanization in India

Factors Contributing to Urbanization

Migration from Rural to Urban Areas

Natural Increase in Population

Reclassification of Urban Areas

Other Factors Promoting Urbanization

Problems and Challenges of Urbanization.

Major Policy Pronouncements in Relation to Urbanization, Urban Planning and Development

The Third Five Year Plan (1961-66)

The Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-74)

The Fifth Plan (1975-80)

The Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-85)

The Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90)

National Urbanization Policy Resolution, 1975

Implementation of Urbanization Policy Directives: Measures Taken to Meet the Challenges of Urbanization

Reasons for the Failure to Check Urbanization

Population Explosion

Absence of National Urbanization Policy

Lack of Political Will

Pressure of Interest Groups

Town Planning Authorities Lack Statutory Backing

Low Priority to Urban Development in the National Planning Process

Limited Role of Central Government

Financial Scarcity of the States

Antiquated Organization of Urban Bodies

Role of Politics

Need for National Urbanization Policy

Essentials of National Urbanization Policy

Chapter 3: Evolution of Urban Local Government in India

Phase-I (Ancient and Medieval Period)

Phase-II (British Period)

First Period (1687-1881)

Second Period (1882-1909)

Lord Ripon's Resolution (1882)

Royal Commission on Decentralization (1907)

Third Period (1927-37)

Government of India Resolution, 1918

Government of India Act, 1919

Fourth Period (1937-47)

Post-Independence Period (1947 to the Present Day)

Committees and Commissions Appointed by the Central Government

Committees Appointed by the State Governments

The Central Council of Local Self Government

References

Chapter 4: National Commission on Urbanization

Main Recommendations of the Commission

Appraisal

Chapter 5: The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992

Salient Features of the Bill.

A Critique of the Bill: Its Strengths and Weaknesses

Issues Confronting Urban Local Governments

Procedure Adopted for Discussions

Criticism of the Bill

Text of the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992

An Act

Part IX-A

The Municipalities

243-Q. Constitution of Municipalities

243-R. Composition of Municipalities

243-S. Constitution and Composition of Wards Committees, etc.

243-T. Reservation of Seats

243-U. Duration of Municipalities, etc.

243-V. Disqualification for Membership

243-W. Powers, Authority and Responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.

243-X. Power to Impose Taxes by, and Funds of, the Municipalities

243-Y. Finance Commission

243-Z. Audit of Accounts of Municipalities

243-ZA. Elections to the Municipalities

243-ZB. Application to Union Territories

243-ZC. Part Not to Apply to Certain Areas

243-ZD. Committee for District Planning

243-ZE. Committee for Metropolitan Planning

243-ZF. Continuance of Existing Laws and Municipalities

243-ZG. Bar to Interference by Courts in Electoral Matters

Amendment of Article 280

Addition of Twelfth Schedule

Twelfth Schedule

(Article 243-W)

Extract of Article 243-I and 243-K from Clause 2 of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 Which Are Referred to in the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992

243-I. Constitution of Finance Commission to Review Financial Position

243-K. Elections to the Panchayats

Chapter 6: Municipal Councils

Classification of Municipal Committees

Size of the Municipal Council

State Election Commission

Administrative Machinery for the Conduct of Elections

Nagar Panchayats and Municipal Councils

Nagar Panchayats

Reservation of Seats

Powers and Functions of Nagar Panchayat

Executive Officer

Municipal Council

Composition of the Municipal Council.

Election of Councillors

Reservation of Seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women

Ward Committees

Standing Committee

Duration of Municipalities

Dissolution of the Municipality

Co-option or Nomination of Members

Associate Members

Removal or Disqualification of Municipal Councillors

Meetings of the Council

Committee System

Municipal President

Position of the President

The Executive Officer

Powers of the Council

Powers, Authority and Responsibilities of Municipalities

Committee for District Planning

Composition

Functions

Municipal Finance

Appraisal of the Performance of Municipal Committees

Erosion of Functions of Municipal Committees

Chapter 7: Municipal Corporations

Main Features of a Municipal Corporation

Differences Between a Municipal Corporation and a Municipal Committee

Criteria for the Creation of a Municipal Corporation

Structure Pattern of Municipal Corporations: The Municipal Authorities

The Corporation Council

Removal of Councillors

Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women

Duration of the Corporation

The Powers, Functions and Duties of the Standing Committee

Subject Committees

Finances of Municipal Corporation

Functions of Municipal Corporation

Dissolution of Municipal Corporation

Obligations and Privileges of the Councillors

Committees for Metropolitan Planning

Composition of the Committee

Functions of the Committee

Mayor

Powers and Functions of the Mayor

Strengthening the Mayor's Position

Separation of Deliberative and Executive Functions: Rationale and Critique

Rationale and Critique

Remodelling the Structure

Municipal Commissioner

Appointment of the Commissioner.

Arguments for and Against the Commissioner's Appointment by the State Government

Term of the Commissioner

Powers and Functions of the Commissioner

Functions of Municipal Corporations

Performance of the Functions: An Appraisal

Erosion of Their Functions

Chapter 8: Urban Local Government Personnel Administration

Separate Personnel System

Merits

Demerits

Unified Personnel System

Integrated Personnel System

Position in India

Provincialization of Municipal Services

Recruitment of Municipal Personnel

Promotion of Municipal Personnel

Training of Municipal Personnel

Transfers

Service Benefits

Conduct and Discipline

Chapter 9: Urban Local Government Finances

Powers of Taxation of Local Government

Municipal Budget

Sources of Income of Municipal Bodies

Local Taxes

Octroi: Case for Its Abolition or Retention

Property Tax

Profession Tax

Entertainment Tax

Advertisement Tax

Grants-in-Aid

Loans

Municipal Expenditure

Accounting and Auditing

Reasons for Critical Financial Condition of Urban Local Bodies

Unjust Distribution of Revenue Sources

Defective Budgeting

Hesitation to Impose New Taxes

Defective System of Grants

Rigid Government Attitude

Defective Accounts and Audit System

Limited Borrowing Powers

Faulty Tax Administration

Poverty

Suggestions for Augmenting Municipal Finance

Maximum Utilization of Existing Resources

Assignment/Sharing of Proceeds of Certain Taxes Levied by the State Government

Commercial Undertakings

Need for Maximum Economy

Utilization of Resource Potential from Municipal Fees and Property

Revolving Fund

Municipal Finance Corporation

Urban Development Finance Corporation

Municipal Finance Commission.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9789332501317

9332501319

OCLC:

842893345