Origin And Development Of Localself Governance With Special Reference To Tirunelveli District: A Historical Study

Abstract

This article is to highlight the origin and development of local self-government with reference to Tirunelveli district. At present, the local self-government acts and also serves a significant role in Tamil Nadu. There is literary evidence of the Panchayat system during their time. The councilors investigated the crimes that occurred in the towns and administered justice. This article is focused on understanding the genesis and growth of local self-government with reference to Tirunelveli district.