Compendium encapsulates key findings from Performance Audits undertaken by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on implementation of 74th CAA in 18 states.
- 74th CAA introduced Part IXA to the Constitution of India, providing constitutional status to Urban Local Self-Governments (ULSGs).
- It authorized State Legislatures to enact laws to endow local bodies with powers and authority to enable them to function as institutions of Self-Government.
- It introduced Twelfth Schedule to the Constitution, enumerating 18 specific functions to be devolved to ULSGs.
Key finding of Report
- Autonomy: 17 functions in Twelfth Schedule are devolved to ULSGs, by law, however, only 4 functions are effectively devolved with complete autonomy.
- Women: 6 out of 14 States reserve 50% of their City Council seats for women, over the constitutional mandate of 33% reservation.
- ULSGs Finances: On average, only 32% of total revenue of ULSGs is their own revenue, with the rest coming from the Union and state governments.
- ULSGs are facing a 42% gap between their resources and expenditure and only 29% of their expenditure goes towards programmatic and development work.
- Functionaries: Average staff vacancy against sanctioned strength in ULBs is 37%.
Recommendations to ensure efficacy of 74th CAA
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