Local Self Government including Panchayat Administration

Unit I

Meaning, Nature, Characteristics of Local Self Government Advantages and disadvantages of local self government-Constitutional provisions

• Democratic Decentralisation and Local Governments

Unit II

Evolution of Local Self Government in India · (i) Lord Ripen's Resolution · (ii) Royal Commission · (iii) Community development programme, National Extension Service · (iv) The Balvantrai Mehta committee report · (v) The Vasantrao Naik committee report

Unit III

Panchayat Raj · Gram Sabhas, Establishment and constitution of panchayats · Constitution of Panchayats at Different Levels · Delimitation of Constituencies · State Election Commission-Preparation of Electoral RollsQualifications and Disqualifications-Conduct of Elections-Disputes Regarding Election · Corrupt Practices and Electoral Offences · Provision Relating to Members and President of Panchayats · Meetings, Powers, Functions, Duties and Property of Panchayats-Officers and Employees of Panchayats-Finance Commission and Its Powers · Functions of the Government · Finance and Taxation · Public Safety, Convenience and Health-Buildings · Registration of Private Hospitals and Paramedical Institutions-Right to Information

• Key features of Article 40, 73 and 74 Constitutional Amendments Gram rd th Sabha and Participatory Democracy

Unit IV

Municipalities · Composition Qualification and disqualification of membership Election to the Muncipalities · Functions of Muncipalities

Unit V

Finance Commission on Panchayat and Municipalities-Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions · Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions