UPSC Optional 2014Question 24Public AdministrationState Government and Administration350 words

The 13th Finance Commission highlighted an indispensable need to improve the finances of rural and urban level bodies. Does this make local bodies more accountable in the discharge of their functions? (Answer in 350 words)

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