CHAPTER 11
Local Government Institutions in India
INTRODUCTION
The history of local government institutions as a key decentralized decision-making body dates back to the Chola Kingdom of ancient times. However, it was only after independence that these bodies evolved into a firm base of vibrant Indian democracy. Inspired by M. K. Gandhi, the Indian constitution initially put the provision of local government or Panchayati Raj into a non-justiciable part of the constitution i.e., Article 40 under directive principles of state policy.
TIMELINE OF EVOLUTION
- In 1952 with the increasing complexities and centralization of power, it was felt that India needed a robust grassroots democracy, and as a result, some ‘pre-Panchayat Raj Institutions’ were ...
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