The inability of Urban Local Bodies to raise own revenue is a major impediment in urban self-governance. In this context discuss a comprehensive strategy to make ULBs more sustainable by raising own fund.
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Pretty straightforward question as the own revenue is the biggest roadblock faced by ULBs. Introduction (I): ULBs as an outcome of 74th amendment. Body (B): 1) Highlight how ULBs suffer from lack of own source of revenue (mention also current sources of revenue) with facts (Ex- Economic survey data) and how it […]

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“The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local governments responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens are not empowered as mandated by the 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendment Acts.” Critically evaluate the status of empowerment of the local bodies.
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Here focus has to be on evaluating the 73rd and 74th Amend act and its implementation (critically). Thus, show positive sides and focus more on the gaps, issues and challenges with supporting facts, examples, recommendations (Punchhi, 2nd ARC, Mani Shankar Aiyyar committee etc.) Introduction (I): 7n3d and 74th amend. and its aim […]

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Should there be a review of subjects in the Union State and concurrent list?
May 20, 2021

    Hint: Many states raising demand of abolishing concurrent list, accusing Centre of encroaching on states power has led to a demand for review and you should present argument of both sides and then take a stand. Use recommendations wherever possible or court judgements. Introduction (I): Mention how schedule 7 in the Constitution is […]

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