The Cabinet system of Government in India that works on the basis of several broad principles. The features of Cabinet System in India are summarized below : Firstly, there is a constitutional head of the Government. The Queen in England and the President in India are the constitutional heads. The … [Read more...]
Regionalism in Indian Politics
Regionalism in Indian Politics is fast spreading across various states of India. It has become a striking feature of the Indian political party system. The rise of regional political parties have played significant role in the regional, state and even national politics of our democratic … [Read more...]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bureaucracy in India
Advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy in India Introduction In a parliamentary democracy such as that of India, the administration is carried on by the Council of Ministers. Ministers are collectively and individually responsible to the Parliament. Each administrative department of … [Read more...]
Panchayat Samiti: Members of Panchayat Samiti, Functions of Panchayat Samiti
What is Panchayat Samiti? The Panchayat Samiti is the tehsil or taluka or block level of rural local-self government system in India. They form the middle level of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India. It acts as a link between Village Panchayats (Gram Panchayats) and Zila Parishad (District … [Read more...]
Gram Sansad (West Bengal)
Gram Sansad The West Bengal Panchayat Amendment Act 1994 has elaborately discussed about the Gram Sansad and Gram Sabhas. According to this Act for each constituencies of the Gram Panchayat there will be one Gram Sansad and all voters of that constituency are the members of this Gram … [Read more...]
Role of Sabhapati of Panchayat Samiti ( West Bengal)
Role Of Sabhapati Of Panchayat Samiti The chairman and vice chairman of Panchayat Samiti is known as Sabhapati and Saha Sabhapati. They are the administrative and financial chief of Panchayat Samiti. The Sabhapati has the responsibility of maintaining and preserving all important deeds and … [Read more...]
What are the Powers of Gram Panchayat ?
What are the Powers of Gram Panchayat The present new Panchayat Act has conferred various powers and responsibilities on the Village Panchayat on different fields. In performing its various duties and responsibilities, the Panchayat can give necessary instructions to different individuals, … [Read more...]
Zonal Councils In India – Composition, Function And Units
Zonal Councils In India – Composition, Function And Units The system of Zonal Councils in India is a bold and unique experimentation in fostering the regional co-operation and in arresting the disintegrating tendencies in the Indian polity. The reorganization of states on linguistic basis in … [Read more...]
Source of Income of Gram Panchayat ( Village Panchayat)
SOURCE OF INCOME OF GRAM PANCHAYAT The sources of income of the village Panchayat (gram Panchayat) may be divided into some broad headings. Each Gram Panchayat has its own fund. Money comes from different sources and is deposited in this fund. The taxes imposed by the Village Panchayats are … [Read more...]
Importance of Gram Panchayat
Importance of Gram Panchayat The Gram Panchayat has many important functions to perform. It plays an important role at providing some benefits for the community life of the rural people. Some of the functions are meant for improving the economic life of the rural people. There are other … [Read more...]