Report of the Bengal Administration Enquiry Committee 1944-45

Abstract

The Governor is pleased to constitute a Committee to be designated as the Bengal Administration Enquiry Committee on the terms-of-reference as set out below— 1. To assess the' work to be done by the Government of Bengal both ow and in the foreseeable future in order to ensure the efficient government of the Province of Bengal on modern and progressive lines, 2. To report to what extent the existing administrative machine is adequate in structure, extent and quality, and to recommend methods of improving it at all levels to render it adequate, for the efficient discharge of that work. 3. In Particular to examine— (a) the suitability of the present Territorial jurisdictions (e.g., Divisions, Districts, Subdivisions, Thanas ‘and Circles); (b) the'extent to which, and the directions in which local Self-Governing Institutions may be utilized as an efficient adjunct to the administration with special reference to public health; (c) the desirability of employing technical personnel and its coordination with the existing structure of district administration; (d) sources and systems of recruitment to, and conditions/ 'of employment of, the public services with a view to; (i) securing the best men with due regard to the declared policy of Government' in respect of Communal reservation, and ( ii) precluding discontent, irresponsibility, and temptation to corruption. 4. Generally to make recommendations for the improvement of the administration.