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What is the primary purpose of the Gram Sabha?
What is the primary purpose of the Gram Sabha?
How often must the Gram Sabha meet at a minimum?
How often must the Gram Sabha meet at a minimum?
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
Who elects the members of the Gram Panchayat?
What is the duration of the term for elected members of the Gram Panchayat?
What is the duration of the term for elected members of the Gram Panchayat?
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What type of cases does the Nyaya Panchayat primarily handle?
What type of cases does the Nyaya Panchayat primarily handle?
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Study Notes
Panchayati Raj Systems
- Panchayati Raj systems have three main parts: Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, and Nyaya Panchayat.
Gram Sabha
- It's a village assembly made up of all adult members.
- Meets at least twice a year.
- Its main purpose is to ensure villager participation in village development.
Gram Panchayat
- Members are elected by the Gram Sabha through secret ballots.
- Members serve a five-year term.
- The head of the Gram Panchayat is the Sarpanch, and other members are called Panch.
- Responsible for the social, economic, and cultural needs of the village.
Nyaya Panchayat
- Deals with petty cases and issues.
- These are cases usually not taken up by the Gram Panchayat.
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Explore the structure and functions of the Panchayati Raj systems, which includes the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, and Nyaya Panchayat. Understand how these components work together to promote village development and local governance in India.
