Local Self ��� Government in India

The present edited book is an attempt to describe different development aspects of Local Self-Government in India. The book covers a broad scenario of Local Self-Government finances in the country financial resources of Local Self-Government and devolution of resources at various levels the tax administration and its problems and revenue prospects and financial administration involving budgeting accounting and auditing of Local Self-Government and suggests measures for their improvement. The book also attempts to examine the existing status of Local Self-Government finances in West Bengal India with reference to their composition and trends and to assess the revenue mobilization efforts of the Local Self-Government on both tax and non-tax spheres. It then tries to suggest measures to improve the financial administration of Local Self-Government. Further it focuses on some newer sources of revenue which could possibly be utilized by the Local Self-Government with political will. It is hoped that this study will be found useful by policy makers experts scholars and academicians in the field and will be a welcome addition to the literature on local government finances.