Question

Merit and demerit of local government

Answer 1

Explanation:

merits

1. local government react more quickly to local problems than central government.
2. they have more understanding about local aeeas as compared to central government

demerits

1. scarcity of funds
2. the municipality and Panchayat sometimes not able to cope up with people and their demands.

Answer 2

Answer:

Merits of Local Government

• Local government is so near to the ordinary people.

• convenient for the ordinary people to approach the local government for solving their problems quickly with minimum cost.

• effective in protecting the local interest of the people.

• Ordinary people can be involved in decision making.

• perform various important functions which help in the development of a village or a locality.

Demerits of Local Government

• There is no proper distribution of power.

• Insufficient funds is a  problem which hinders the actual purpose of self-government due to limited financial powers.

• Indirect election to the Panchayati Raj allows for corrupt practices.