Question

difference between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Panchayati Raj in India signifies the system of rural local self-governance. It is entrusted with rural development. The Panchayati Raj is a three-tier structure consisting of the Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti and Gram Panchayat. The Gram Panchayat is further divided into Gram Sabha and Nyaya Panchayat/ The Panchayati Raj System was constitutionalized through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 which came into effect on April 24, 1993

Gram Sabha is used to mean a general assembly of all the people of a village, who have attained the age of 18 years and their name is entered in the voter list.

The executive committee of the Gram Sabha is known as Gram Panchayat which consists of the representatives elected by the Sabha.

Answer 2

Differences between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat:

• 1. Gram Sabha consists of all the adults of a village while Gram Panchayat is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha for a period of five years.
• 2. The area of Gram Sabha is the entire village whereas Gram Panchayat is divided into wards represented by Ward Councillors.
• 3. Gram Sabha puts control over Gram Panchayat.

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