Panchayati without Raj

C. Shankara Murthy

Journal of Social and Economic Development, 1998, vol. 1, issue 2, 140-149

Abstract: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) emerged during post-independence as units o f self-governance at district level and below. These institutions, hailed as a versatile and unique Indian contribution to the theory and practice of local governments. are still in the process of evolution alter undergoing a series of morphological changes. The Constitution 7:rd Amendment Act has conferred a statutory status on them. One basic issue remains. that is. PIUS' territorial domain being restricted to rural areas and functions to development works only. It is necessary to examine if this has no done injustice to the principle underlying the concept of self-governing institution:. This paper analyses this issue and considers the possible consequences o f empowering PRls with regulatory as well as development functions and not restricting them functionally to rural areas.

Date: 1998
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