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Panchayats in Andhra Pradesh are not only obstructed by a lack of power and resources, the Secretariat system introduced by the State government has been perceived to erode the power of elected representatives in favour of Secretaries who have been appointed to each grampanchayat to look after its day to day affairs. Caste domination and marginalisation of women representatives are other problems afflicting panchayati raj in the State. Moreover, panchayats in A.P. are stymied by parallel structures that have obstructed their functioning, which suggests a need for organic links between the activities of panchayats, committees and the like, through a mobilisation process along the lines advocated by some NGOs. To that end, a VHS (Village Development Sangham) should be set up at the local level, comprising of members of panchayats, village level committees, self help groups, and politically conscious people, with the mandate of prioritising works based on the feelings and aspirations of the people, to be executed by the panchayats. Empowerment of theorem sabha, people's participation and capacity building for elected representatives are some of the other emerging concerns.

Reddy reviews 'Interpreting Corruption: Elite Perspectives in India' by Vinod Pavarala.

Singapore registered design law is largely based on UK legislation and, notwithstanding subsequent amendments, the underlying principles remain broadly similar. This article aims to compare Singapore registered design law with EU legislation in relation to sets, modular systems and interconnections.'Sets of articles' are afforded protection under both Singapore law and EU registered design law. Under both regimes such protection can prove problematic, as under Singapore law it may require a court to make an artistic assessment as to whether the goods are of the same 'general character' and under EU law the Guidelines issued by the EUIPO appear to go far beyond the text of the Design Regulation. In addition, the advantages of this protection appear to be limited.The limited exception dealing to interconnecting design available under EU law is not available in Singapore. However, given the potential availability of other means of protection for such designs in Singapore, proposals for legislative reform that would incorporate this exception should be considered with caution.