Question

Evaluate the working of panchayati raj system in india

Answer 1

• Organization of Gram Sabhas;
• Creation of a three-tier Panchayati Raj Structure at the District (Zila), Block and Village levels;
• Almost all posts, at all levels to be filled by direct elections;
• Minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions be twenty one years;
• The post of Chairman at the District and Block levels should be filled by indirect election;
• There should be reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats, in proportion to their population, and for women in Panchayats up to one-third seats;
• State Election Commission to be set up in each State to conduct elections to Panchayati Raj institutions;

• The tenure of Panchayati Raj institutions is five years, if dissolved earlier, fresh elections to be held within six months; and

• a State Finance Commission is to be set up in each State every five years.

Answer 2

Answer:

Panchayati Raj - 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. A three-tier structure of the Indian administration for rural development is called Panchayati Raj. The aim of the Panchayati Raj is to develop local self-governments in districts, zones and villages.