ABSTRACT
This chapter analyses the relationships that exist within the institutions of governance, the various sections of the population and their sectoral interests, and the transport policies that flow from such social interactions. It is based on a reading of the situation in the national capital of Delhi, although many of the trends are also visible in other cities and towns in India. The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi epresents the citizens of the capital through the Delhi Assembly, but its powers are restricted to the provision of civic and welfare services. The Delhi Transport Corporation was thus established to match the on-going commercialisation of services. A quick glance at the Master Plans of Delhi illustrates the perspective of the planners with respect to transportation. In 1966, the Delhi Administration Act was passed, once again constituting a Delhi Metropolitan Council under the Lieutenant Governor.
