Question

Explain the 5 provisions of the constitutional amendment of 1992 that strengthen the third tier of government of india.

Answer 1

The important step was taken towards decentralization in 1992. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. The main provisions of 1992 Constitutional amendment that strengthen the third tier of government of India were as follows.
1) Now it became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local bodies.
2) After the implementation of this amendment it became necessary to reserve seats in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Casts,Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.
3) At least one-third of the total seats were reserved for women.
4) An independent institution called the State Election Commission was established in each state to conduct Panchayat and Municipal Election.
5) The State Governments were required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.

Answer 2

(i) Now it is mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

(ii) Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for SC, ST and OBC's.

(iii) At least 1/3rd of all positions and seats are reserved for women.

(iv) An independent institution called state Election Commission has been created in each state to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.

(v) The State Governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from state to state.