Village Administration and Local Government

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What year did the Local Government Ordinance introduce a three-tier local government system?

1976

What year were amendments made to the structure of the local government?

1997

What were the three tiers of the local government system introduced in 1976?

  • Thana Parishad (correct)
  • District Council
  • Zila Parishad (correct)
  • Union Parishad (correct)

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Pre-Independence Village Admin.

Village administration before Pakistan's independence used Chaudhury Panchayet Act & local committees alongside Union Boards.

Union Boards pre-1947

The primary local government entity prior to 1947.

Union Boards Post-1947

Union Boards became Union Councils after Pakistan's independence.

1976 Local Government Ordinance

Established a three-tiered system for local government in Pakistan.

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Union Parishad

One of Pakistan's local government tiers under the 1976 Ordinance.

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Thana Parishad

Another tier of local government following Pakistan's 1976 ordinance.

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Zila Parishad

The highest of the 1976 local govt tiers.

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1997 Amendments

Brought significant changes to the structure of Union Parishad under the local government act.

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Local Government Act

The legal framework governing local government structures.

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Chaudhury Panchayet Act

A pre-independence Pakistani law, regulating the workings of village administration committees.

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Study Notes

Village Administration and Local Government

  • Village administration Panchayet Act and Union Committees were the sole local government entity.
  • In Pakistan Era, Union Boards were known as Union Councils.
  • Post-Independence, Local Government Ordinance of 1976 introduced a three-tier local government system.
  • This system included Union Parishad, Thana Parishad, and Zila Parishad.
  • Amendments in 1997 brought significant changes to the structure of Union Parishad.

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