Question

Discuss the three tier panchayati raj and the levels at which they function

Answer 1

Answer:

Gram Panchayat is a basic village institute. It is a formal and democratic structure at grass root level in the country. It acts as a cabinet of the village. It is a political institute. The members of the Gram Panchayat are elected by the Gram Sabha. The Gram Sabha functions as the general body of the Gram Panchayats

Functions of Gram Panchayat

1. Public works and welfare functions like construction, repair and maintenance of village roads, bridges, drains and wells

2. Registration of births and deaths.

3. Providing primary education, etc.

Social and economic functions: These are not obligatory.

4 Construction of guest houses, libraries, marriage halls, etc;

5 Planting of trees, parks, gardens and playgrounds for recreation;

6 Establishing fair price shops, Cooperative Credit Societies.

It also performs some judicial functions.