Question

Compare the features of decentralization before and after the constitutional amendment 1992?

ANSWER IN POINTS.

Answer 1

Answer:

Local Government before 1992:

• Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.
• Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.(ii) Elections were not held regularly.
• Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.(ii) Elections were not held regularly.(iii) Elections were controlled by the State Governments.

Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.(ii) Elections were not held regularly.(iii) Elections were controlled by the State Governments.Local Government after 1992:

• Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.(ii) Elections were not held regularly.(iii) Elections were controlled by the State Governments.Local Government after 1992:(i) Local Governments have got some powers of their own.
• Local Government before 1992:(i) It was directly under the control of the state Government.(ii) Elections were not held regularly.(iii) Elections were controlled by the State Governments.Local Government after 1992:(i) Local Governments have got some powers of their own.(ii) Elections are held regularly.

Answer 2

The amendment to the Indian Constitution of India in 1992 contains provision for devolution of powers and responsibilities to local government agencies such as panchayats

Explanation:

In 1992, the constitution was amended to increase the power and efficiency of the "third level of democracy".

• Regular elections for local govt.agencies are now compulsory.
• The seats are reserved for the "STs, SCs & OBCs" in the "elected bodies" and their executive heads.
• Women were provided with a "reservation" of atleast "1/3" of "all positions" & "places".
• Every state has an "independent institution" known as the "State Election Committee" to conduct "panchayats & municipal elections"..
• The state govts must share "certain powers & revenues" with local administrative bodies. The "nature of sharing" depends on the state. govts

Features of Decentralisation (Prior to)1992)  

1. "Elections" were "controlled" by the "state & they were not held regularly.
2. Local govts did not have any "powers or resources" of their own.

Local governments After 1992

1. It is the responsibility of an "independent""State Election Commission "to "hold" "regular elections".
2. The "governmental authorities must share certain "powers & revenue" with "local governmental authorities".

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