Category Archives: Local Government

The benefits of being Obama

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

The latest news from Mumbai is that President Obama is about to visit, and all the routes he might possibly take are being beautified. Some of them are even being adorned with date palm trees, despite these trees being completely … Continue reading →

Posted in Informality, Local Government, Mumbai, Street Vendors | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Mind your own business, Mr. Patil!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

“Miffed at the way things have been handled by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) regarding the numerous potholes on city roads, Mumbai guardian minister Jayant Patil decided to take some officials concerned on ride in his car.” Continue reading →

Posted in Governance, Local Government, Participatory Planning | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Road widening and the structure of local governance

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

The constitution envisions a highly decentralized and democratic form of local governance, whereas current practice is quite autocratic and centralized. Bharatlal Meena’s attempts to thwart democracy are mere symptoms of a deeper malaise in the entire system of governance. Continue reading →

Posted in Bangalore, Governance, Local Government, Metropolitan Government, Road Widening, Transportation Planning | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment