Local government in India
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 car...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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[Delhi] :
Pearson
2011
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Always learning
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627765106719 |
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- 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
- Conclusion
- Notes and References
- 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
- Seminars and Conferences
- Conclusion
- 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
- Notes and References
- 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
- Ward Committees
- Standing Committee
- 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
- Notes and References
- Chapter 8: Urban Local Government Personnel Administration
- Separate Personnel System
- Merits
- Demerits
- Unified Personnel System
- Merits
- Demerits
- Integrated Personnel System
- Merits
- Demerits
- 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
- Conclusion
- Notes and References
- 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.
