Question

With respect to Panchayati Raj system answer the following;
(a) Discuss the Judicial functions of the Gram Panchayat under Nyaya
Panchayats. (3)
(b) Mention any three achievements of the Panchayati Raj system. (3)
(c) Explain the Administrative, Social and economic functions of the Gram Panchayat. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION (73RD AMENDMENT) ACT, 1992 - SHORTCUT

1. To provide three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all States having population of over 20 lakh,

2. To hold Panchayat elections regularly every five years,

3. Provision of reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women,

4. To appoint State Finance Commissions to make recommendations on financial powers of the Panchayats,

5. To constitute District Planning Committee to prepare draft development plan for the district as a whole.

ORGANISATION OF PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTION - SHORTCUT

The three-tier system comprises the following:

i) Gram Panchayats at village level.

ii) Panchayat Samiti at block level or middle level.

iii) Zilla Parishad at district level.

In addition, a Nyaya Panchayat has been provided for every three or four village Panchayats.

QUALIFICATION FOR ELECTION TO LOCAL BODIES - SHORTCUT

i) He must be an Indian citizen and not be less than 21 years of age.

ii) He must be a registered voter, in the case of Panchayats, member of the Gram Sabha, in the constituency.

iii) He should not be a convict or have been disqualified by a Law of the Parliament or an undischarged insolvent.

iv) He should not hold any office of profit under the Government.

INTRODUCTION TO GRAM PANCHAYAT - SHORTCUT

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 Panchayat.