Question

Mention the importance of the Ashok Mehta Committee.

Answer 1

1. In December 1977, The Jana government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the Chairmanship of Ashok Mehta.
2. The main recommendation of the Committee was a Two-tier system with Zila Parishad at the district level and below it the Mandal Panchayat.
3. It also insisted that all political parties should participate at all levels in elections.