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Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of a Panchayat at the district level is elected in such manner as the Legislature of the State may provide. 2. Legislature of a State may provide for representation of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. 3. The Lok Sabha may provide for the representation of its members representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of a Panchayat at the district level is elected in such manner as the Legislature of the State may provide. 2. Legislature of a State may provide for representation of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. 3. The Lok Sabha may provide for the representation of its members representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer only 2 

The correct answer is Only 2.

Key Points

  • The legislature of State is empowered to provide representation to members of the Parliament (both the Houses) and the state legislature (both the houses) in the Panchayats at different levels falling within their constituencies whether partially or completely. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The Chairperson of a Panchayat at the district level is indirectly elected whereas all members are directly elected. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Loksabha has no authority to provide for representation at the Panchayat level. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Additional Information

  • The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act,1992 provides for certain compulsory and voluntary provisions to be adopted by the state legislature.
  • Compulsory provisions given under the constitution include:
    • Organization of Gram Panchayat in a village or group of villages.
    • Establishment of Panchayats at village, intermediate, and district levels.
    • Direct elections to all seats in Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
    • Indirect elections to post of chairman and deputy chairman at intermediate and district level.
    • 21 years to be the minimum age for contesting elections.
    • Reservation of seats for SC's, ST's, and women at all three levels.
    • Fixed tenure of 5 years.
    • Establishment of the state election commission.
    • Establishment of the state finance commission.
  • Voluntary Provisions:
    • Giving representation to MP's and MLA's.
    • Providing reservation for backward classes.
    • Granting financial powers to levy and collect taxes.
    • Devolution of powers and responsibilities upon panchayats and to perform some or all functions under the eleventh schedule.
  • Finance of Panchayats to be determined by the state legislature is given under Article 243H.
  • Constitution of the State Finance Commission under Article 243K for reviewing the financial status of Panchayats.

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