The Sixth Report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) on Local Governance made several recommendations. Among them were: a. Setting up a unified metropolitan transport authority in all cities of one million plus population. (Correct) b. Constituting a local body ombudsman to ensure accountability and transparency in local government functioning. (Correct) c. Recommending direct election of Mayors in cities above a certain population (specifically suggested for cities above 5 lakhs population). (Correct) d. Setting up District Councils and the Collector would work as the Chief Secretary. (Incorrect - The report discussed strengthening District Planning Committees but did not recommend replacing the existing structure with 'District Councils' chaired by the Collector as 'Chief Secretary').
Recommendations of the Sixth Report of Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Local Government are Set up unified metropolitan transport authority in all cities of one million plus population. Constitute a local body ombudsman. Direct election of the Mayors. Set up District Councils and the Collector would work as the Chief Secretary.
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: The Governance System (Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies)
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