Kshetra Consulting
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kshetra.org
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The organization works toward inclusive and equitable development, operating at the intersection of public policy, livelihood, government advisory, political campaigns, governance initiatives, grassroots communications, data-tech solutions, and investment promotion—building strategy through policy dialogue, operational assistance, resilient design, intelligence, and evidence-based decision-making.
Kshetra Consulting partners with governments, political parties, district administrations, educational institutions, law firms, research organizations, impact investors, non-profits, and change-makers.
Role: Researching legal and policy frameworks, drafting documents, memos, briefs, and policy notes, and assisting in the preparation of reports and communication material for government and institutional clients; translating complex legal and regulatory information into clear, accessible written content for diverse stakeholders; reviewing documents for precision; legal due diligence; documentation for projects.
Qualifications: Legal petitions; research; analytical skills; interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law; COI petition filing; legal drafting, including contracts, notices, opinions, and policy briefs.
Comfort working with public policy, governance, and political or government advisory contexts.
Enrollment in or completion of a law degree (LL.B, LLM ) with a minor/major in public policy, LLM- Constitutional Law, MS Office tools; documentation and citation standards is an advantage.
Non-partisan, impact-driven work and high ethical standards.
Representing at district bars, district magistrate, commissioner, DEO, SEO, RE0 and message dissemination for the people communications
Candidates interested in the intersection of Politics, People, Public Policy, and decision-making, with a focus on community engagement, consulting, local administration, bureaucratic appeals, and counter-appeals.
Synthesizing complex regulatory frameworks, analyzing electoral mechanics, and evaluating land governance policies to support strategic decision-making and policy formulation.
Electoral & Legislative Analysis: Conduct research on the Representation of the People Act, 1950 & 1951, constituency delimitation, candidate qualification criteria, statutory compliance,
Analyze central & state Land Laws (Land Revenue Codes, Rehabilitation Acts, tenancy laws, ceiling regulations) to assess impact on rural development, property rights, infrastructure projects.
Constitutional Policy Research: Draft comprehensive legal memos, briefing notes, and comparative policy matrices on constitutional provisions, parliamentary procedures, and judicial precedents.
Track ongoing legislative bills, landmark judicial verdicts, and government notifications related to administrative law, governance reforms, and statutory amendments.
Data & Policy Synthesis: Translate complex legal provisions and land records/electoral datasets into actionable executive summaries, presentation decks, and strategic recommendation reports.
Petitions of The Maharashtra Village Police Act, 1967 provides the legal framework governing the appointment, administration, duties, and powers of Police Patils across rural Maharashtra.
Appointment Authority:Police Patils are appointed by the District Magistrate (DM) or Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDO / Prant Officer) under Section 5.
Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act, 2005 ( The Maharashtra Government Servants Regulation of Transfers and Prevention of Delay in Discharge of Official Duties Act, 2005)
- Purpose: Specifically enacted to curb administrative negligence, official procrastination
Sets strict processing timeframes for official files (generally requiring action within 7 days by an individual desk and total final disposal within 45 days).
- Mandates Citizens' Charters for every state office listing time-bound services..
- Specifies that persistent or intentional delays by an officer constitute misconduct, triggering mandatory disciplinary proceedings.
Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015
- Purpose: Guarantees citizens the legal right to time-bound public service delivery.
- Accountability Provision: Holds designated public officers directly accountable for unjust refusal or delay in rendering public services.
Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1979
- Purpose: Outlines the disciplinary mechanism for departmental misconduct or gross negligence.
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