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Abhishek Singh· 2023

Question Q27GS2GS2

The lack of effective functioning in local bodies partly result from their incapability to generate independent financial resources despite.

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Introduction

The lack of effective functioning in local bodies partly result from their incapability to generate independent financial resources despite.

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Main Body

73rd & 74th CAA provided for creation of local bodies as third tier government. Financial Challenges: (1) RBJ's Report on Municipal Finance highlight the poor tax base of Urban local bodies. (2) Dependence: Excessive dependence on property tax for both PFIs & ULBs. (~ 40% revenue) (3) Devolution: State governments have not devolved tax collection powers at many ULBs & PFIs. e.g: Ghai govt. (4) Hesitant: Local bodies fear lack of public support if taxed. (5) Government transfers: LBs sides Other Issues: (No SFC constituted) [No SFC Constituted] - FunctionalThey have not been devolved by Govt. - FunctionariesStaff shortage e.g: 2S+J, Pan-chayed don't have Secretary. (Way forward): 2nd AFC(1) Mandatory Constitution of State Finance Commission by State govt.(2) Activity mapping.(3) Creation of Land bank for osensor general revenue.(4) Expanding tax mesh There are more than 39 lakh elected people at ground level it can revitalize the local governance if above systems are done
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Conclusion

There are more than 39 lakh elected people at ground level it can revitalize the local governance if above systems are done

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Topper

Abhishek Singh

2023Polity

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Local Self Government

Financial Challenges in Local Bodies

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206

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analytical

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