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When did the Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act come into force?
When did the Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act come into force?
- August 15, 1947
- April 24, 1992
- January 26, 1950
- April 24, 1993 (correct)
What is one reason Panchayati Raj Institutions haven't achieved their potential?
What is one reason Panchayati Raj Institutions haven't achieved their potential?
- Regular elections
- Absence of regular elections (correct)
- Sufficient representation of weaker sections
- Adequate devolution of powers
Which principle directs the State to organize village panchayats?
Which principle directs the State to organize village panchayats?
- Fundamental Rights
- Preamble of the Constitution
- Directive Principles of State Policy (correct)
- Fundamental Duties
What is the primary aim of enshrining basic features of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the Constitution?
What is the primary aim of enshrining basic features of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the Constitution?
What does the new Part added to the Constitution propose regarding Gram Sabha?
What does the new Part added to the Constitution propose regarding Gram Sabha?
According to the amendment, how are seats in Panchayats filled at the village level?
According to the amendment, how are seats in Panchayats filled at the village level?
What is identified as a shortcoming of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
What is identified as a shortcoming of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
Representation of which group is specifically mentioned as insufficient in Panchayati Raj Institutions?
Representation of which group is specifically mentioned as insufficient in Panchayati Raj Institutions?
What term describes the prolonged state of inactivity or suspension of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
What term describes the prolonged state of inactivity or suspension of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
The 73rd Amendment aims to give Panchayati Raj Institutions the status and dignity of what?
The 73rd Amendment aims to give Panchayati Raj Institutions the status and dignity of what?
What type of elections are mandated for seats in Panchayats at the intermediate level, if such a level exists?
What type of elections are mandated for seats in Panchayats at the intermediate level, if such a level exists?
The 73rd Amendment proposes to add a new Part to the Constitution related to what?
The 73rd Amendment proposes to add a new Part to the Constitution related to what?
Why was there a need to enshrine certain features of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the Constitution?
Why was there a need to enshrine certain features of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the Constitution?
The Directive Principles of State Policy instructs the State to organize which entities?
The Directive Principles of State Policy instructs the State to organize which entities?
What kind of powers should village panchayats be endowed with?
What kind of powers should village panchayats be endowed with?
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73rd Amendment Act
73rd Amendment Act
A 1992 Indian act that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. Came into force on April 24, 1993.
Gram Sabha
Gram Sabha
Village assemblies consisting of all registered adult voters.
Why enshrine in the Constitution?
Why enshrine in the Constitution?
To provide certainty, continuity, and strength to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Direct Elections
Direct Elections
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Reasons for Status and Dignity
Reasons for Status and Dignity
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Study Notes
- The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act came into force on April 24, 1993.
- Panchayati Raj Institutions have existed for a long time but have not attained the status and dignity of viable and responsive people's bodies.
- This is due to reasons such as the absence of regular elections and prolonged supersession.
- Other factors include the insufficient representation of weaker sections like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
- Inadequate devolution of powers and a lack of financial resources also contributed.
- Directive Principles of State Policy state that the State should organize village panchayats.
- The goal is to give them the necessary powers and authority to function as units of self-government.
- There is a need to enshrine certain basic and essential features of Panchayat Raj Institutions in the Constitution.
- This is to impart certainty, continuity, and strength to them, based on experiences and shortcomings observed over the last forty years.
- A new Part is proposed to be added to the Constitution relating to Panchayats.
- This will provide for aspects like Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages.
- It also includes the constitution of Panchayats at the village and other levels.
- Direct elections to all seats in Panchayats at the village and intermediate levels are included.
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