Panchayati Raj, SWAGAT and Administration in Gujarat — Practice

Question 1

How many seats does Gujarat have in the Assembly and the Lok Sabha?

Accepted Answer

182 in the Assembly and 26 in the Lok Sabha.

Question 2

What does SWAGAT stand for and when was it launched?

Accepted Answer

State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology, launched in 2003.

Question 3

Give the administrative ladder from district to village in Gujarat.

Accepted Answer

Collector at the district, Prant Officer at the sub-division, Mamlatdar at the taluka, and Talati-cum-Mantri at the village.

Question 4

Name the three tiers of Gujarat's Panchayati Raj and the key Acts.

Accepted Answer

Gram, Taluka and District Panchayats, under the Gujarat Panchayats Act of 1961 and the revised Act of 1993 after the 73rd Amendment.

Question 5

What is the role of the Mamlatdar?

Accepted Answer

The taluka-level revenue and magisterial officer, responsible for land records, revenue collection and elections and relief duties.

Question 6

Evaluate SWAGAT as a model of grievance redressal.

Accepted Answer

It brings citizens' complaints directly to a senior state officer in a monthly video conference with district officers, followed by orders and tracking, which gives speed and accountability and has been widely cited. Limits are dependence on top-level attention, a risk of bypassing regular offices, and the need to reach those without access to the system. It works best with strong local follow-up.

Question 7

Discuss the case for and against prohibition in Gujarat.

Accepted Answer

The case for it is public health, family welfare and a moral tradition tied to Gandhi. Against it are enforcement cost, loss of excise revenue, illicit trade and hooch risk. The GIFT City exemption of 2023 shows pressure to relax it for business, and a balanced view calls for strong enforcement and evidence on outcomes.

Question 8

Where does the Gujarat High Court sit?

Accepted Answer

Ahmedabad.

Practice — Panchayati Raj, SWAGAT and Administration in Gujarat

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