Democratic decentralization in India: A retrospective analysis of the panchayat raj act in Telangana
Author(s): Boga Srinu
Abstract: Democracy is being strengthened by decentralising power, allowing more people to participate in the political system. To achieve this, villages needed greater autonomy. In the process of securing village administration, the government took the initiative. The Government of India introduced the Panchayati Raj Act of 1993, prompting all states to enact their own Panchayati Raj Acts based on this legislation. Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, the newly formed state of Telangana also established its own Panchayati Raj Act. This paper will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Telangana Panchayati Raj Act, analyse how it differs from the former Andhra Pradesh Panchayati Raj and examine the changes implemented in this new Act.
Boga Srinu. Democratic decentralization in India: A retrospective analysis of the panchayat raj act in Telangana. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(4):90-95. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i4b.486
