The different justifications are given in favour of the local government. Their ranking should be as follows:

Rank 1: C. People know their area, needs, problems and priorities. By collective participation they should discuss and take decisions about their life. - Local government is meant for the local people. It is best understood that problems of an area is understood and resolved by the local people itself. These decisions are rational and find their own solution at root level.

Rank 2: B. The development plans made by the local people will have greater acceptability than those made by the government officers. – This makes another most important aspect of the local government. This happens because people make decisions based on their knowledge of local desires.

Rank 3: D. It is difficult for the common people to contact these representatives of the state or the national legislature – difficulty may arise because local people may not have the time or resources to approach authorities at state or district level about pending issue.

Rank 4: A. Government can complete the projects with lesser cost with the involvement of the local community. - The involvement of the community reduces project cost. However it is less important aspect compared to the development activities for the people in the villages.

According to me these rationales the decision of the Gram Panchayat of Vengaivasal village was based on the knowledge of the people about their area, needs, problems and priorities. Enabling collective participation helps people to discuss and take decisions about their life. No decision should be made without the consent of the Panchayat.