Question Q.15GS2GS2

Discuss in the context of impediments faced by local governance in India the need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices, procedures for expediting waste dumps, had raised revenue from bonds

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local governance echoes with Gandhian ideals of 'Swarajya' in grassroot governance has constitutional backing in India

Key: Part IX - Panchayats

Part IX A - Municipality

1. Participative 2. Effective powers devolution

decision making → Effective decentralisation

4. Citizens audit for accountability → 3. Bottom up approach

5. Inclusive & efficient (e.gov)

For this, Political decentralisation should follow finance & functional decentralisation, because:-

1Financial decentralisation leads to fiscal autonomy, functional leads to delimitation of power

Allow better decision making

3CM: Political decentralisation in Kerala (Kudumbashree model) occurred when SHGs led functional independence for financial autonomy caste activities during COVID (ex).

4Allows performance of duties. Ex: Pune municipality could function in clearing waste dumps, had raised revenue from bonds

5Prevents interference from top (ex: PESA model for political decentralisation in tribal area follows impediments faced by local gov:

Implements faced by local gov:

1Funds:

1.1. Lack of fiscal devolution by state gov [under voluntary provisions]

(1.2) Inability of local gov to generate own finances

2Functions:

(2.1) Several functions suffer due to parallel bodies

ex - [Ward Sabha], Tribal council etc

(3.2) Functions of gram sabha sometime awataken by states

ex - [Vidamia] mining lease can

3Functionalities:

3.1. Lack of expertise

3.2. [Pseudo] decentralization [fn] [Panch Pati] issue

Way forward

regular training, monitoring & evaluation (PEARL framework)

e-governance in decentralisation

ex - [Kulsari Gram Panchayat (boys)]

15th Finance Commission recommendation of compulsory SFC formation by States. As

These should ensure actual devolution & decentralisation under [A & 243]

— Annapurna Singh

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Good connection to constitutional framework (Part IX, Part IX A)
Relevant case of Kerala with Kudumbashree model
Clear differentiation between political, functional, and financial decentralisation

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GS2GS2

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Local Self Government

Impediments to Local Governance and Decentralisation

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