(Report) 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission : Local Governance: An inspiring Journey into the Future

(Report) 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission :Local Governance: An Inspiring Journey into the Future

Contents :

Chapter 1 Introduction: Local Self Government

 Evolution and Growth 1

Chapter 2 The Core Principles 13

2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 Subsidarity 14
2.3 Democractic Decentralisation 15
2.4 Delineation of Functions 16
2.5 Devolution in Real Terms 17
2.6 Convergence 18
2.7 Citizen Centricity 20

Chapter 3 Common Issues 21

3.1 The Constitutional Scheme 21
3.2 Elections 33
3.3 Functions of Local Governments 44
3.4 Framework Law for Local Bodies 48
3.5 Devolution of Funds 59
3.6 Capacity Building for Self Governance 68
3.7 Decentralised Planning 74
3.8 Accountability and Transparency 96
3.9 Accounting and Audit 108
3.10Technology and Local Governance 119

Chapter 4 Rural Governance 124

4.1. Institutional Reforms 124
4.2. Functional Devolution 137
4.3. Panchayat Finance 151
4.4. Rural Development 165
4.5. Role of Panchayats in Delivery of Services 182
4.6. Local Government in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule Areas 191

Chapter 5. Urban Governance 198

5.1 Urbanisation and Growth 198
5.2 Structure of Urban Governance 204
5.3 Urban Finances 221
5.4 Infrastructure and Service Provision 240
5.5 Mega Cities – Metropolitan Corporations 276
5.6 Urban Poverty 284
5.7 Urban Planning 296
5.8 Urban Local Bodies and the State Government 308
 

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