Multiple Choice Questions

With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions PRIs consider the following statements The PRIs are co...........

Indian Political System Panchayati Raj Instiutions

With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), consider the following statements

The PRIs are constituted as per Article 244 of the Indian Constitution.
The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution provided Constitutional status to the PRIs.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

The Panchayats are included in Article 40 under the Directive Principles of the Constitution of India.

Article 244(2) and 275(1) of the constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to safeguard the rights of the tribal population in these states.
In 1992, the Government of India introduced the 73rd Amendment to make the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) Constitutional machinery.
The amendment also vested power in the State Government to endow Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government such as:
Preparation of plans and their execution for economic development and social justice in relation to 29 subjects listed in the XI schedule of the Constitution.
To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees. Transfer of taxes, duties, tolls and fees collected by the States to Panchayats.

Hence only statement 2nd is correct.