Panchayati Raj System (73rd Amendment)

Gram Sabha and its significance

1. Introduction

  1. The Gram Sabha is the cornerstone of the Panchayati Raj System, introduced by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992.
  2. Defined under Article 243A of the Constitution.
  3. It comprises all registered voters in a village or a group of villages.

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Structure and functioning

1. Introduction

  1. The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 provided a constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system.
  2. It added a new Part IX to the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats", and Article 243 to 243O.
  3. The amendment came into effect on April 24, 1993.

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Panchayati Raj System (73rd Amendment)