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1. Introduction
- The Gram Sabha is the cornerstone of the Panchayati Raj System, introduced by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.
- Defined under Article 243A of the Constitution.
- It comprises all registered voters in a village or a group of villages.
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1. Introduction
- The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 provided a constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system.
- It added a new Part IX to the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats", and Article 243 to 243O.
- The amendment came into effect on April 24, 1993.
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1. Introduction
- The State Legislature is responsible for the law-making process in a state.
- India has a mix of unicameral and bicameral state legislatures, depending on the size and requirements of the state.
- The legislature can consist of one house (unicameral) or two houses (bicameral).
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1. Introduction
- The Governor acts as the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head.
- The relationship between the Governor and CM is central to the functioning of the state government.
- The Governor exercises powers on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the CM, except in specific discretionary matters.
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1. Introduction
- The Chief Minister (CM) is the executive head of the state government.
- The CM and the Council of Ministers form the political executive at the state level.
- The CM functions as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
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1. Introduction
- The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, while the Chief Minister (CM) is the head of the state government.
- The relationship between the Governor and the Chief Minister is central to the functioning of the parliamentary system at the state level.
- Their relationship must adhere to the principles of the Indian Constitution and federal structure.
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1. Introduction to the Governor
- The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India, similar to the President's role at the Union level.
- Governors act as the link between the Union Government and the State Government.
- They perform their duties under the provisions of Part VI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 153–162).
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