GSEB Class 6 Social Science Chapter 16 Local Self Government Notes & Solutions
GSEB Class 6 Social Science Chapter 16: Local Self Government – Notes and Exercise Solutions
Get GSEB Class 6 Social Science Chapter 16 Local Self Government notes, exercise solutions, fill in the blanks, short answers and important questions in simple English.
1. Fill in the blanks
- We have accepted ______ tier structure of Panchayati Raj.
Answer: Three - ______ is appointed by the government to administer the Gram Panchayat.
Answer: Talati-cum-Mantri - The administrative head of Taluka is called ______.
Answer: Taluka Development Officer (TDO) - ______ is the third level of local self-government.
Answer: District Panchayat - It is compulsory to organize Gram Sabha at least ______ in a year, in the area of Gram Panchayat.
Answer: Twice
2. Answer in short
Mamlatdar is an administrative officer of which category?
Answer: Mamlatdar is the administrative head of the Taluka.
Who is the administrative head of the district?
Answer: The Collector is the administrative head of the district.
Who is considered as an administrative head of corporation?
Answer: The Municipal Commissioner is the administrative head of the corporation.
What percentage of women reserve members are there in corporation?
Answer: Fifty per cent (50%) of the seats are reserved for women.
How long does the Mayor hold his position?
Answer: The Mayor holds the position for two and a half years.
3. Answer in three–four sentences
Mention the functions of Gram Panchayat.
Answer: The Gram Panchayat gives house numbers and makes arrangements for household and drinking water. It builds and maintains village roads and keeps streets clean by arranging the disposal of dirty water. It maintains public property and health facilities, and provides lighting and primary education facilities. It also plans village development and maintains birth and death records.
What is meant by local self-government? Explain.
Answer: Local self-government means administration run by representatives elected by the people at the local level. In rural areas, Gram Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat and District Panchayat work under the three-tier Panchayati Raj system. In urban areas, local self-government is carried out by municipalities and corporations. These bodies work for the needs and development of local people.
What are the functions of Talati-cum-Mantri?
Answer: The Talati-cum-Mantri handles the administrative work of the Gram Panchayat. The officer collects taxes and prepares reports of the Gram Panchayat. The officer also prepares forms and maintains records of budget accounts. The Gram Panchayat office is also called the village secretariat.
4. Write short notes
Functions of Corporation
A corporation works for the development and well-being of people living in a city. Its main functions include keeping public places clean and maintaining sanitation; supplying safe drinking water; managing drainage and garbage disposal; constructing and maintaining roads; arranging street lights and primary education; building libraries, playgrounds and gardens; preventing adulteration of food items; and registering births, deaths and marriages.
Social Justice Committee
The Social Justice Committee works to help weaker sections of society. It plans and carries out schemes so that these people can receive educational, health, social and economic facilities. The committee has five members at the Taluka Panchayat and District Panchayat levels. It is formed at all three levels of Panchayati Raj and works to provide justice to weaker sections.
Role of District Collector in Panchayati Raj
The District Collector coordinates and manages the work of departments at the district level. The Collector is the secretary of the District Planning Committee, which plans the development of the whole district. The Collector determines the number of Gram Panchayat members and allocates reserved seats. The Collector also decides reservation of the Sarpanch post for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, socially and educationally backward classes, and women.
PART B: IMPORTANT CHAPTER NOTES
1. Meaning of Local Self-Government
Local self-government is a system in which people elect representatives to manage local matters. It helps solve local problems and supports development in villages, towns and cities.
2. Panchayati Raj: Three-tier system
The rural local self-government system has three levels:
- Gram Panchayat — village level
- Taluka Panchayat — taluka level
- District Panchayat — district level
The Gram Panchayat is the basic and most important unit of Panchayati Raj.
3. Gram Panchayat
- It is the village-level local self-government body.
- The chapter describes villages with populations from 500 to 25,000 for Gram Panchayat formation.
- There are at least 8 and at most 16 elected members, depending on population.
- The head is called the Sarpanch.
- The Sarpanch and other members are elected every five years through direct voting.
- Elections are not contested using political party names or symbols, as stated in the chapter.
4. Administration and income of Gram Panchayat
The Sarpanch and members decide village development work. The Talati-cum-Mantri handles administrative work, collects taxes, prepares reports and maintains budget records.
Main sources of income:
- Water, cleaning, property and shop taxes
- Grants from the State Government and Central Government
5. Main functions of Gram Panchayat
- Give house numbers.
- Arrange household and drinking water.
- Build village roads and paths.
- Clean village streets and dispose of dirty water.
- Maintain public property and village health facilities.
- Arrange street lighting.
- Support primary education and spread awareness.
- Plan village development.
- Maintain crops and pasture in the village.
- Maintain land records, and birth and death registers.
6. Gram Sabha
Gram Sabha is a meeting of the village community. Adult villagers are members and can vote and put forward proposals. The Sarpanch chairs the Gram Sabha. It must be organised at least twice a year. Village needs such as roads, drinking water, cleanliness, lighting, education and health are discussed, and development work is decided.
7. Taluka Panchayat
- It is the second level of Panchayati Raj.
- The number of seats depends on population; the chapter states a minimum of 16 and maximum of 32 members.
- Fifty per cent of seats are reserved for women.
- Its president and vice-president are selected by the elected members.
- The administrative head is the Taluka Development Officer (TDO), appointed by the State Government.
8. Functions of Taluka Panchayat
- Provide health and hygiene services and help control epidemics.
- Build and maintain village roads.
- Establish and manage primary schools.
- Plan improvements in agriculture at taluka level.
- Support women’s welfare, youth activities and social development.
- Help during floods, fires and other emergencies.
9. District Panchayat
- It is the third and highest level of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
- The chapter states there are at least 32 and at most 52 members, based on district population.
- Fifty per cent of seats are reserved for women.
- The president and vice-president are elected by the members.
- The administrative head is the District Development Officer (DDO), appointed by the State Government.
10. Functions of District Panchayat
It guides and supports Gram Panchayats and Taluka Panchayats. It manages matters such as revenue, education, co-operation, irrigation, animal husbandry and agriculture at district level. It also implements State Government schemes.
11. Social Justice Committee
The committee helps weaker sections of society receive educational, health, social and economic facilities. Its purpose is to promote justice and support people who need help. The chapter says it is formed at all three levels of Panchayati Raj.
12. Urban local self-government
Municipalities and corporations provide local services in urban areas. According to the chapter, a municipality is for cities with a population of one lakh or more, while a corporation is for cities with a population of five lakh or more.
13. Municipality
A municipality manages local services such as water supply, roads, drainage, sanitation, birth and death registration, town planning, education, gardens and libraries. The head of the municipality is described in the chapter as the president; the chief officer is appointed by the State Government.
14. Corporation
- Members are called councillors or corporators.
- The elected head is the Mayor.
- The chapter states that the Mayor holds the post for two and a half years.
- The Municipal Commissioner is the administrative head.
- Main functions include sanitation, safe drinking water, drainage, garbage disposal, roads, street lights, primary education, libraries, playgrounds, gardens, food safety and registration of births, deaths and marriages.
15. District Collector
The Collector is the administrative head of the district and also works as District Magistrate and District Election Officer. In Panchayati Raj, the Collector coordinates district departments, serves as secretary of the District Planning Committee, helps determine Gram Panchayat membership and allocates reserved seats.
16. Mamlatdar
Mamlatdar is the administrative head of the Taluka and is responsible to the Collector for maintaining law and order. The officer prepares voter lists, conducts local self-government elections, provides certificates, manages mid-day meals and helps manage relief work during natural disasters.
17. Lok Adalats
Lok Adalats help settle disputes in a simple and low-cost way, especially for poor and disadvantaged people. They aim to resolve cases through agreement and save time and money. The chapter states that there is no fee to file a case in a Lok Adalat.
18. Important schemes mentioned in the chapter
- Samras Gram Panchayat: A scheme described in the chapter for a Gram Panchayat formed by consensus, without opposition. It aims to promote unity, cooperation and harmony among villagers.
- Tirth Gram Yojana: The chapter describes conditions such as no crime for five years, cleanliness, no narcotic-drug activity, and improved girls’ education.
- Paavan Gram Yojana: The chapter describes a scheme for villages with no crime for the last three years.
Quick Revision: Remember These
- Panchayati Raj has three levels: Gram, Taluka and District Panchayat.
- Sarpanch is the head of the Gram Panchayat.
- Talati-cum-Mantri handles Gram Panchayat administration.
- Taluka Development Officer (TDO) is the administrative head of Taluka Panchayat.
- District Development Officer (DDO) is the administrative head of District Panchayat.
- Gram Sabha should be held at least twice a year.
- The Collector is the administrative head of the district.
- Mamlatdar is the administrative head of the Taluka.
- The Mayor is the elected head of a corporation.
- The Municipal Commissioner is the administrative head of a corporation.
- The Social Justice Committee supports weaker sections of society.
- Lok Adalats help settle disputes without a filing fee, according to the chapter.