Ashok Mehta Committee
| Aspect |
Details |
| Formation |
Established in December 1977 during the Janata Party government under Prime Minister Morarji Desai. |
| Purpose |
To suggest measures for the revitalization of Panchayat Raj institutions. |
| Report Submission |
Submitted its report in August 1978. |
| Report status |
The report was put on back burner due to political reasons. |
Key Recommendations of Ashok Mehta Committee
| Recommendation |
Details |
| Two-Tier System |
Recommended replacing the three-tier system with a two-tier Panchayat Raj system. |
| Levels |
- Mandal Parishad at the Mandal level.
- Zila Parishad at the district level.
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| Tenure |
Four-year term for Panchayat Raj institutions. |
| Political Parties |
Political parties should participate in Panchayat Raj elections. |
| Mandal Parishad Population |
Each Mandal Parishad should cover a population of 15,000 to 20,000. |
| Judicial Panchayats |
Establishment of judicial panchayats (also called judicial tribunals) to resolve disputes. |
| State Election Commission |
Establishment of a State Election Commission to conduct elections for Panchayat Raj institutions. |
| Constitutional Status |
Granting constitutional status to Panchayat Raj institutions (first committee to recommend this). |
| Financial resources |
allocation of financial resources to panchayat raj institutions |
Dantwala Committee (1978)
| Aspect |
Details |
| Formation |
Established in 1978 by Morarji Desai's government. |
| Purpose |
To make recommendations on block-level planning. |
| Recommendations |
- The block should be the unit for planning.
- Direct election for the position of Sarpanch.
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C.H. Hanumantha Rao Committee (1984)
| Aspect |
Details |
| Formation |
Formed in 1984, chaired by C.H. Hanumantha Rao. |
| Purpose |
To make recommendations on district-level planning. |
| Recommendations |
- District should be the unit for planning.
- Establishment of a District Planning Board.
- The District Collector should play a key role in district administration.
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G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985)
| Aspect |
Details |
| Formation |
Set up by the central government in 1985. |
| Purpose |
To study and make recommendations on rural development, poverty alleviation, and administrative arrangements. |
Key Recommendations of G.V.K. Rao Committee
| Recommendation |
Details |
| Planning Unit |
The district should be the unit for planning. |
| New Post |
Creation of a District Development Officer position. |
| District Collector Role |
The District Collector should act as the chairman of the Zila Parishad. |
L.M. Singhvi Committee
Set up by the central government to study the panchayat raj system.
