Q. Which of the following statements about 73rd constitutional amendment act is/are correct?
1.It gives a constitutional status to the panchayati raj institutions.
2.It has brought panchayati raj institutions under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution.
3.The provisions of the act were divided into three categories – compulsory, voluntary and specific.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: 73rd constitutional amendment act gives a constitutional status to the panchayati raj institutions.
- It has brought them under the purview of the justiciable part of the Constitution.
- In other words, the state governments are under constitutional obligation to adopt the new panchayati raj system in accordance with the provisions of the act.
- Consequently, neither the formation of panchayats nor the holding of elections at regular intervals depends on the will of the state government anymore.
- The provisions of the act can be grouped into two categories– compulsory and voluntary.
Source: Laxmikanth
