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Mayors Urge Centre for Greater Powers and Timely Civic Audits
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What Happened?
At the National Urban Conclave 2026, municipal leaders emphasized the need for directly elected mayors to have real powers and called for timely financial audits of civic bodies. Rajkot's mayor highlighted the importance of accountability in municipal governance.
Key points
- Municipal heads demand real powers for directly elected mayors.
- Rajkot mayor Nehal Shukla calls for timely financial audits of civic bodies.
- Shukla suggests that municipal elections be conducted by the Election Commission.
- He highlights the delay in audit reports, which can take six to eight years.
- Bhubaneswar mayor Sulochana Das notes that executive officers are beyond mayors' control.
Key insights
- Empowering mayors could lead to more efficient city governance.
- Timely audits may reduce financial irregularities in municipal bodies.
- Direct elections without real power may lead to public disillusionment.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights the need for effective governance and accountability in municipal bodies.
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Rajkot· CityBhubaneswar· CityNehal Shukla· PersonSulochana Das· PersonElection Commission· Organization
Source
Times of India
