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In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision ?
Explanation
The 1992–93 Panchayati Raj enactment constitutionally entrenched a three-tier panchayat system and specified functions to be devolved, including many rural subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule (e.g., agriculture, rural development, primary education, social forestry) [2]. It also instituted reservation provisions — notably not less than one-third of seats for women (including SC/ST women) — and provided for the manner of elections and representation at various levels [3]. These are core fresh provisions of the Act. By contrast, instituting regular remuneration to panchayat members as a constitutional mandate to ensure punctuality and accountability was not one of the principal constitutional provisions newly created by the 1992–93 law.
Sources
- [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 39: Panchayati Raj > III I Voluntary Provisions > p. 392
- [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 39: Panchayati Raj > Salient Features > p. 389
- [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 4: Salient Features of the Constitution > III I Three-tier Government > p. 33