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Which one of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India made it mandatory to conduct periodic elections to the Local Government Bodies ?
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, conferred constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by adding Part IX to the Constitution. A key mandatory provision of this amendment (Article 243-E) is that every Panchayat shall continue for a term of five years, and elections to constitute a Panchayat must be completed before the expiry of its duration. In case of dissolution, elections must be held within six months.
- 73rd Amendment: Formalized the three-tier PRI system and mandated regular elections.
- 64th Amendment Bill: Was an earlier 1989 attempt to constitutionalize Panchayats that failed in the Rajya Sabha.
- 72nd Amendment: Dealt with seat reservations for Scheduled Tribes in the Tripura Legislative Assembly.
- 63rd Amendment: Repealed the 59th Amendment concerning emergency provisions in Punjab.
The 74th Amendment provided similar mandates for Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992 : 1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies. 2. 1/3 rd positions are reserved for women. 3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Consider the following statements about local government in India : 1. Article 40 of Indian Constitution provides for the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to make them function as units of self-government 2. The 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments inserted Part IX and IX A in the Constitution. 3. The provisions in Parts IX and IX A of Indian Constitution are more or less parallel and analogous. 4. The 73rd Constitution Amendment is applicable to all states irrespective of size of population. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?
Which Amendment Acts deal with Local Governance Institutions in India ?
Which Amendment Acts deal with Local Governance Institutions in India ?