STATE-LOCAL RELATIONS IN INDIA

Abstract

The Constitution of India established democratic governments at the Center, States, and Local Levels. The constitution provides relationship between the center, state local governments. The constitutional structure of Local Self-government in India is based upon the decentralisation pattern in India with reference to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments and devolution of powers to Rural and Urban local bodies, known as Panchayati Raj and Municipalities, as the lowest unit of governance in villages and towns. The Act gives constitutional status to rural and urban governments. States governments are mandated to devolve adequate powers, responsibilities, and finances for preparing plans and implement schemes to provide basic amenities in rural and urban areas.