Question

How many seats are reserved for women at the local bodies

Answer 1

Women Reservation Bill or The Constitution bill, 2008 is proposed to amend the Constitution of India.

It is the 108th Amendment when passed. It is a lapsed bill in the Parliament.

As per this bill, the Constitution of India provides a reservation of 33% of all seats in all local bodies including Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Answer 2

Answer:

Women now hold one-third of the seats in local government organisations, including panchayats and municipalities.

Explanation:

• On November 24, the Constitution (112th Amendment) Bill 2009, which would grant women a 50% reservation in urban local bodies, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
• According to the Constitutional Amendment Acts passed in response to the L.M. Singhvi Committee's recommendations, one-third of all Panchayati Raj seats must be reserved for female candidates.
• According to the 2008 Constitution Bill, also known as the Women Reservation Bill, women are entitled to 33 percent of all seats in all local authorities, including the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
• When it was passed, this bill—which is now a lapsed bill—was the 108 Amendment.

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