Politics
Decentralization Bill Grants Municipal Councils Increased Funding Autonomy
Parliamentary vote shifts tax collection allocation directly to local municipal development authorities.
Jassi Parihar
June 3, 2026•5 min read
A major shifting of administrative power was approved today. The Local Governance Autonomy Bill allows municipal boards to directly allocate up to 40% of locally collected revenue without federal budget approvals.
Proponents state this will accelerate infrastructure deployment in mid-sized cities, while opponents express concerns over uneven regional development.
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Jassi Parihar
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