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Which of the amendments to the Panchayati Raj Act resulted in the abolition of the Up-Praधान position?
Which of the amendments to the Panchayati Raj Act resulted in the abolition of the Up-Praधान position?
Which section of the Panchayati Raj Act was amended in 2001 to mandate a minimum number of Gram Panchayat meetings per month?
Which section of the Panchayati Raj Act was amended in 2001 to mandate a minimum number of Gram Panchayat meetings per month?
What new definition was introduced in the 2004 Amendment to the Panchayati Raj Act?
What new definition was introduced in the 2004 Amendment to the Panchayati Raj Act?
Which section was amended in 2007 to remove all references to the Up-Praधान and his role as "Vice-President" of the Gram Panchayat?
Which section was amended in 2007 to remove all references to the Up-Praधान and his role as "Vice-President" of the Gram Panchayat?
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In 2004, which officials were granted the power to amend or delete entries in the electoral roll?
In 2004, which officials were granted the power to amend or delete entries in the electoral roll?
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Which section was introduced in 2001 related to the removal of the Up-Praधान?
Which section was introduced in 2001 related to the removal of the Up-Praधान?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for a temporary vacancy in the position of the Praधान according to the amended Section 12J?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for a temporary vacancy in the position of the Praधान according to the amended Section 12J?
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Which official is appointed as the president of the "Land Management Committee" as per Section 28A (2)?
Which official is appointed as the president of the "Land Management Committee" as per Section 28A (2)?
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Study Notes
2001 Amendments
- Section 12B, concerning Gram Panchayat meetings, was replaced in 1994.
- The 2001 amendment (Act No. 24) required at least one Gram Panchayat meeting per month with a maximum 59-day gap between meetings.
- Section 14 was amended in 2001 to remove the provision for removing the Up-Praधान (Deputy Head).
- A separate provision allowing removal of the Up-Praधान was introduced in Section 14B in 2001. Subsequent removal in 2007 abolished the Up-Praधान position.
2004 Amendments
- Section 2 (ee) defined the "Electoral Registration Officer," appointed by the State Election Commission, advised by the State Government, for each district.
- Section 2 (eee) defined the "Assistant Electoral Registration Officer," appointed by the Electoral Registration Officer.
- Section 9 (8) empowered Electoral and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers to amend or delete electoral roll entries based on applications. This power previously resided solely with the State Election Commission.
2007 Amendments
- Act No. 44 of 2007 abolished the Up-Praधान position.
- All references to the Up-Praधान were removed, including all associated rules.
- Section 11A was amended, referring only to the Gram Praधान and removing the Up-Praधान's "Vice-President" designation.
- Provisions for the Up-Praधान's election and term (in Section 11C) were eliminated.
- Section 12J introduced regulations for managing temporary Praधान vacancies.
- The District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO) gained authority to appoint a Panchayati Raj member to temporarily replace the Praधान due to absence (illness, inability to work, etc.).
- Section 14B, concerning Up-Praधान removal, was removed.
- Section 28A (2) designated the Praधान as the Land Management Committee president, with the Lekhpal as secretary.
- Section 114 clarified that if a Praधान's position becomes vacant, with re-election within six months, the vacancy remains unfilled. The Bhat-Pradhikari (Financial Authority) would manage the Panchayat affairs until the election.
Amendments from 1994 onwards
- The text provides a list of Acts related to amendments from 1994 to 2007.
- This list is crucial for studying the evolution of the UP Panchayati Raj Act.
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This quiz explores the significant amendments made in 2001 and 2004 concerning the functions and definitions related to Gram Panchayats and electoral registration. It covers changes to meeting mandates, roles of Electoral Registration Officers, and modifications in provisions. Test your knowledge on these important legislative updates!
