Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The P.K. Thungon Committee recommended constitutional recognition for the Local Government bodies for the first time.
2. A constitutional amendment to provide for periodic elections to Local Government institutions, and enlistment of appropriate functions to them, along with funds, was recommended.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both are correct statements. After 1987, a thorough review of the functioning of Local Government institutions was initiated. In 1989 the P.K. Thungon Committee recommended constitutional recognition for the local government bodies. A constitutional amendment to provide for periodic elections to Local Government institutions, and enlistment of appropriate functions