Question 2:
Suppose you are entrusted to evolve a local government plan of a State, what powers would you endow to the village panchayats to function as units of self-government? Mention any five powers and the justification in two lines for each of them for giving those powers.
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ANSWER :
The village panchayat is the main institution for running the administration of local affairs of the village. For effective functioning the village panchayat should have the following powers :
(a)Power to impose taxes :
The gram panchayat should have the power to impose taxes i.e, House Tax, professional tax com ,entertainment tax, tax on agricultural land, pilgrim tax, tax on fairs and festivals, drainage tax, etc. This power is needed so that Panchayat has sufficient funds for the development of the village.
(b) Right to plan :
Village Panchayat should be given the power to make plan for the development of village. Village panchayats know better about the village and types of development needs for the village.
(C) Agriculture:
Village Panchayat should have all powers regarding the promotion of agriculture because more than 80% population of the village depends upon agriculture.
(d) Welfare programmes :
Village Panchayat should have the power to choose welfare programme for the village.
(e) Allocation of resources :
Panchayat should have the power to allocate funds for a development works.
The above-mentioned power are needed to make the village Panchayat independent and autonomous unit of Self Government.
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