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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 7: Federalism & Local Government›Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment)
Mastering Part IX, Three-Tier System & SEC for competitive exams
The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj by adding Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule with 29 subjects.
Memory Hooks
| Feature | Provision | Article / Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Part & Amendment | Part IX, 73rd Act | Art 243 - 243O |
| Subject List | 29 functional items | Eleventh Schedule |
| Elections | State Election Comm. | Article 243K |
Three-Tier
(Village Block District)
Village Block District
States with population above 20 lakhs follow this model.
Reservation
(Not less than one-third)
Not less than one-third
Seats are reserved for women under Article 243D.
Tenure
(Five year term)
Five year term
Every Panchayat has a fixed duration of 5 years.
Finance
(State Finance Comm.)
State Finance Comm.
Reviews the financial position of panchayats.
Election Commission of India conducts pollsState Election Commission conducts polls
ECI handles Parliament and Assembly polls; SEC handles Panchayats.
Panchayati Raj is compulsory for all statesStates under 20 lakh population may skip middle tier
States with population under 20 lakhs need not have the block level.
74th Amendment added Panchayats73rd Amendment added Panchayats, 74th added Municipalities
Do not confuse 73rd (rural) with 74th (urban) amendment.
Q1.Which constitutional amendment gave statutory recognition to Panchayati Raj institutions?
Q2.How many subjects are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?