Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
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UPSC 1999Polity · Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities
Q1. In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision?
Explanation
While regular remuneration for Panchayat members was encouraged in some cases, it was not mandatory under the 73rd Amendment. The Act does not explicitly mandate regular pay for members but rather focuses on ensuring their participation and responsibilities. Some states have implemented this provision, but it is not a constitutional requirement under the 73rd Amendment. Options (a), (b) and (c) are correct:
The 73rd Amendment did indeed assign additional responsibilities to Panchayats, including areas like agriculture, rural development, primary education, and social forestry. The 73rd Amendment mandated that elections be held at regular intervals and that all posts in Panchayats, including the posts of Sarpanch and Ward Members, must be filled through elections. The 73rd Amendment introduced reservation for women in Panchayats, ensuring that one-third of the seats are reserved for women, which was a landmark provision to promote gender equality.
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1999
(d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability
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