Correct option is D
The correct answer is option (d) Art. 243
Explanation:
The provisions for Panchayats and Municipalities (local bodies) are contained in Part IX (Panchayats) and Part IX-A (Municipalities) of the Indian Constitution.
These provisions were added through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in 1992.
Article 243:
Article 243 defines the framework for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in rural areas.
It includes:
Structure of Panchayats (village, intermediate, and district levels).
Elections, powers, and responsibilities of Panchayats.
Provisions for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
Related Articles:
Articles 243 to 243-O: Cover the Panchayati Raj system.
Articles 243P to 243ZG: Cover provisions for Municipalities (urban local bodies).
Other Options:
A. Art. 51A: Refers to the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.
B. Art. 21: Relates to the Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
C. Art. 270: Deals with the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States.
Information Booster:
Articles Related to Panchayats (Part IX of the Constitution)
Article | Provision |
Article 243 | Provides the definition of terms like Panchayat, Gram Sabha, and other related terms. |
Article 243A | Empowers the Gram Sabha to perform functions at the village level. |
Article 243B | Specifies the structure of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels. |
Article 243C | Deals with the composition of Panchayats, including seat allocation and representation. |
Article 243D | Provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and women. |
Article 243E | Specifies the term of Panchayats (5 years) and conditions for dissolution. |
Article 243F | Specifies qualifications and disqualifications for membership in Panchayats. |
Article 243G | Empowers Panchayats to prepare plans and schemes for economic development and social justice. |
Article 243H | Provides for the powers to impose taxes and collect funds by Panchayats. |
Article 243I | Deals with the establishment of a State Finance Commission to recommend financial distribution. |
Article 243J | Specifies the maintenance and auditing of Panchayat accounts. |
Article 243K | Provides for the State Election Commission to oversee elections to Panchayats. |
Article 243L | Deals with the application of Part IX to Union Territories (UTs). |
Article 243M | Exempts certain states and areas (like Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc.) from Panchayat provisions. |
Article 243N | Specifies continuance of existing laws and Panchayats until new laws are enacted under Part IX. |
Article 243O | Bars the interference of courts in electoral matters related to Panchayats. |
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