History & Civics
What did the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 provide for in respect of organisation of Panchayats?
Answer
The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 provides following things in respect of organisation of Panchayats:
- To provide three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all States having population of over 20 lakh.
- To hold Panchayat elections regularly every five years.
- To provide reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women.
- To constitute State Finance Commissions every five years to make recommendations on financial powers of the Panchayats.
- To constitute District Planning Committee to prepare draft development plan for the district as a whole.