Which of the following provisions are mandatory in the Panchayati Raj System? A. All seats in a…
Statements A, B and C are mandatory provisions under Part IX of the Constitution: direct elections to all seats in a Panchayat (Article 243C(2)), a minimum age of 21 years…
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Which of the following provisions are mandatory in the Panchayati Raj System?
A. All seats in a Panchayat shall be filled through direct elections.
B. The minimum age to contest in Panchayat elections is 21 years.
C. At least one-third of the total number of seats are reserved for women.
D. Financial powers are granted to Panchayats.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Statements A, B and C are mandatory provisions under Part IX of the Constitution: direct elections to all seats in a Panchayat (Article 243C(2)), a minimum age of 21 years to contest Panchayat elections (Article 243F(1)), and reservation of at least one-third of the total number of seats for women (Article 243D(3)). Granting financial powers to Panchayats (Article 243H) is discretionary, as a State Legislature may by law authorise Panchayats to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
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