Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Art. 243 of Indian Constitution?
(1) Art. 243 (C) provides representation of chairpersons of Panchayats at the Village level in the Panchayats at the District level.
(2) Art. 243 (D) provides representation for women to the offices of chairperson in Panchayats at village level.
(3) Art 243 (I) is related to power to levy taxes by Panchayats
(4) Art. 243 (J) is related to bar on the courts to call in question the election of Panchayats
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 2
Explaination
- Art. 243C deals with the composition of Panchayats. It provides for representation of chairpersons of Panchayats at the village level in the Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels, ensuring vertical linkage across the three tiers of Panchayati Raj.
- Art. 243D deals with reservation of seats in Panchayats. It provides not less than one-third reservation of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats for women, including at the village level, ensuring women’s representation in leadership positions.
- Art. 243I does not deal with power to levy taxes. It deals with the constitution of a Finance Commission to review the financial position of Panchayats. The power to levy taxes by Panchayats is covered under Art. 243H.
- Art. 243J does not deal with bar on courts regarding elections. It deals with the audit of accounts of Panchayats. The bar on courts to call in question elections to Panchayats is covered under Art. 243O.
| Key Provisions of 73rd Amendment – \\*\\*Art. 243A — Gram Sabha as the foundation of Panchayati Raj\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243B — Constitution of three-tier Panchayats\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243C — Composition of Panchayats\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243D — Reservation of seats — not less than 1/3 seats reserved for women; reservation for SC/ST in proportion to their population\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243E — Duration of Panchayats — 5-year term\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243F — Disqualification of membership\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243G — Powers and functions of Panchayats\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243H — Power to levy taxes by Panchayats\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243I — Constitution of State Finance Commission every 5 years\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243J — Audit of accounts of Panchayats\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243K — State Election Commission for superintendence of elections\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243L — Application to Union Territories\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243M — Exemptions — certain states and areas excluded\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243N — Continuance of existing laws\\*\\* – \\*\\*Art. 243O — Bar on courts to interfere in election matters\\*\\* |
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