Local Government in India
Local Government in India

Author: Pradeep Sachdeva

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 8131799239

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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.

Local Governance in India
Local Governance in India

Author: Niraja Gopal Jayal

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13:

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Contributed research papers presented at a workshop organised by Centre for the Study of Law and Governance at Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with the UNDP and UN-Habitat in April 2002.

Basu Comparitive Constitutional Law
Basu Comparitive Constitutional Law

Author: Durga Das Basu

Publisher:

Published: 2011-11-09

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9788180382000

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Though the discussion is primarily concerned with the constitutional law of the countries which have adopted the Anglo-American system, occasional reference has been made, by way of contrast, to the Constitutions of countries like Russia, China or France which do not have Judicial Review and cannot, therefore, offer judicial decisions containing legal interpretation of those respective Constitutions.

Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments
Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments

Author: Sadioglu, Ugur

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-06-20

Total Pages: 531

ISBN-13: 1522503218

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In the era of globalization, comparative government and politics have come to the forefront due to the transformations of the social welfare state and the subsequent social, economic, political, cultural, technological and administrative changes. Taking a particular look at local government systems can uncover new perspectives on issues related to globalization, localization, governance, new democracy movements, managerial reformation, and privatization. Comparative Studies and Regionally-Focused Cases Examining Local Governments is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. Highlighting relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies, this book is ideally designed for students, government officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and academicians.

Local Self-Government in India: Decentralized Democracy in Action
Local Self-Government in India: Decentralized Democracy in Action

Author: Dr. Sudhir Singh Gaur

Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication

Published: 2024-10-26

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13:

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Local Self-Government in India: Decentralized Democracy in Action offers a comprehensive exploration of India's Panchayati Raj system and Urban Local Bodies, established through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. This book delves into the historical evolution, constitutional framework, and the functioning of these decentralized institutions, highlighting their role in empowering rural and urban communities. By placing power in the hands of local authorities, these reforms have brought democracy closer to the people, promoting inclusive participation of women, marginalized groups, and local leaders. The book also addresses the challenges faced by local governance, such as financial constraints, administrative inefficiencies, and evolving demands of urbanization and rural development. Ideal for students, scholars, policymakers, and aspirants of competitive exams, this book provides in-depth analysis and critical insights into India's decentralized democratic framework, its successes, and the way forward for strengthening local governance.

Fragile Urban Governance
Fragile Urban Governance

Author: Gangadhar Jha

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-06-13

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0429799047

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Urbanization is giving rise to a vibrant and volatile urban India. The urban local self-government (ULSG) is struggling to provide efficient, effective, inclusive and responsive urban services. Most ULSGs are too fragile to perform the mandated functions for enhancing the quality of life and making cities and towns livable. The book traces evolution of ULSGs, its decline after Independence, and steps taken to strengthen them, especially through the big-bang decentralization initiative of 1992 for their empowerment, by enacting the 74th Constitution Amendment Act (74th CAA). Analyzing facets of the decentralization initiative, views of two review Commissions, policy responses to it and processes for implementation of constitutional provisions, it alludes to conspicuous gaps at three levels such as (i) gaps and deficiencies in the 74th CAA (ii) gaps in the post-74th CAA municipal Acts that were required to conform to the constitutional provisions, and (iii) gaps due to half-hearted implementation of even the mandatory constitutional provisions. Empowerment and strengthening of ULSG being in the nature of an imperative, it explores plausible options within the constitutional autonomy of states. Empowerment denotes authority, power and clarity in municipal functional and fiscal domain. Therefore it also specifies experiential based rational framework and a strategy for strengthening ULSGs that must look beyond the existing predilection for mere training. It fills an existing void in ULSG literature on the subject. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka