ILAM, Feb. 5 -- People have huge expectations from the local government regarding development and even for finding solutions to a wide range of legal issues. However, the delay in drawing the line between the authority of the local, provincial and the central government has left the local representatives with no choice but to disappoint people. In absence of clearly defined roles and responsibilities of local bodies, their operational abilities have been affected.

According to Shamsher Rai, Chairperson of Rong Rural Municipality, the delay in formulating law regarding health, education or cooperative businesses has tied the hands of the local government. Even though these bodies have been demanding for it, no real progress has been achie...