The West Bengal Panchayat Manual is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on the law relating to Panchayati Raj Institutions in West Bengal. It provides a detailed and practical exposition of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, along with allied rules, regulations, notifications, and relevant case law.
Full text of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 with section-wise commentary.
Coverage of the three-tier Panchayat system – Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad – their constitution, powers, functions, and responsibilities.
Detailed provisions on finance, taxation, grants-in-aid, and budgetary procedures of Panchayats.
Rules regarding elections, qualifications, disqualifications, and tenure of Panchayat members.
Provisions on planning, rural development, health, education, irrigation, roads, and welfare functions.
Judicial interpretations and case law from the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court on Panchayat matters.
Incorporates latest amendments, rules, and government notifications for practical guidance.
References to allied legislations affecting Panchayati Raj governance in West Bengal.
Indispensable for lawyers, judges, academicians, and researchers dealing with rural local governance.
A practical guide for Panchayat officials and administrators in carrying out statutory duties.
Useful for students of law, political science, and public administration studying local self-government in India.
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The West Bengal Panchayat Manual provides a complete and systematic treatment of the law governing Panchayati Raj Institutions in West Bengal. It is based primarily on the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973, supplemented by allied rules, notifications, government orders, and judicial interpretations.
Historical Background of Panchayati Raj in West Bengal
Evolution of rural local self-government
Constitutional basis under the 73rd Amendment
The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (with Amendments)
Section-wise commentary
Comparative notes with earlier legislations
Constitution of Panchayats
Gram Panchayat
Panchayat Samiti
Zilla Parishad
Formation, delimitation, reservation of seats
Powers, Functions & Duties of Panchayats
Rural development, poverty alleviation, health, education, irrigation, agriculture, welfare
Regulatory and administrative powers
Elections and Membership
Qualification and disqualification of members
Election procedure, conduct, and disputes
Tenure, resignation, and removal
Finance and Property of Panchayats
Taxes, fees, and levies
Grants-in-aid, loans, budgetary provisions
Audit and accountability
Meetings and Procedure
Meetings of Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad
Quorum, resolutions, decision-making process
Officers and Employees of Panchayats
Appointment, powers, and service conditions
Control and supervision
Control, Supervision & Dissolution of Panchayats
Role of State Government and administrative authorities
Suspension and dissolution provisions
Judicial Interpretations
Landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court
Case law explaining the scope and powers of Panchayats
Rules, Notifications & Allied Legislations
Relevant government orders, circulars, and rules
References to allied Acts impacting Panchayati Raj Institutions
Appendices
Specimen forms, registers, and formats prescribed under the Act and Rules
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