Bengal District Administration Committee 1913 -1914

Abstract

In the publication programme of NIPA, the Reprint Series occupies an important position. The present volume happens to be the fourth production in this series. Reprints of old administrative reports and documents provide us with valuable information for research and investigation purposes in particular. Then again, through these reprints we are able to maintain a continuous link with the past administrative practices and patterns. The Bengal District Administration Committee Report, 1913-14, is a .document o f great distinction and its usefulness for both researchers and practitioners of public administration can hardly be over .emphasized. The report examines the conditions prevailing in the districts of Bengal and also compares them with those existing in other provinces, more particularly in the areas where the land revenue was permanently settled. The recommendations in the report are specially aimed at bringing the executive officers of Government into closer touch with the people. This analytical and informative report will .remain a landmark in our public administration literature. We are grateful to the Government of East Pakistan for permitting us to bring out this reprint.