A free people are a people who participate in decisions affecting their lives and destinies, with reference to this statement the given questions are answered as follows:
(a) The Local Self-Government and its affairs are managed by the natives of the area itself or their representatives. Thus, Local Self-Government is a “democratic government” in a very real sense. This type of government is formed by the people who are right conscious, they freely commit to undertake all such works that go in favor and the welfare of society. Their way of thinking is constructive and broad that they efficiently participate in decisions that may affect their lives and destinies.
(b) The Local Self-Government has multi-dimensional significance. Local people can effectively manage the local affairs like sanitation, electricity, water supply, education, public works, and other utilities. Local Self-Government provides an opportunity for the people to govern themselves. Local bodies provide a good training to manage national or State affairs later on in life. Most people who reached great heights began their public career as a member of local bodies. Local Institutions relieve State Administration of some of its burden. Hence, it can concentrate better on matters like public order, criminal law, police, prisons and trade, and commerce within the State. This ensures efficiency at all levels—national, regional and local. Moreover, this system is extremely Economical. These bodies consist of honorary members, serving without pay or very little emoluments.
