Author: Sivaramakrishnan K C
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Academic Foundation
Year: 2009
Pages: 343
ISBN: 9788171886883 / 8171
Subject: Government Document
Sub-Subject: Law
Keyword: Decentralisation, Municipalities, Local Governance
Classification: 342.5407
Shelf: C2R4
Accession No: B969
Contents: Foreword Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction 1- Elections 2- Disqualifications 3- Post election cases 4- Regularity of elections 5- Reservation of posts and seats 6- Removal of elected persons 7- Functional domain of panchayats and municipalities 8- The Planning Domain of Panchayats and Municipalities 9- Postscript Bibliography Index
Abstract: This book, *Courts, Panchayats and Nagarpalikas: Background and Review of the Case Law*, provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between Indian courts and local governance bodies, focusing on Panchayats and Nagarpalikas. It covers key topics such as elections, disqualifications, post-election disputes, reservation policies, removal of elected officials, and the functional domains of these bodies. The book also explores their planning roles and judicial interpretations that have shaped local self-governance in India. Through case law analysis, it offers insights into the legal dynamics of Panchayats and Nagarpalikas, highlighting their importance in India’s democratic framework.