Features of the 73rd Amendment Act
Here are the major features of the 73rd Amendment Act of Indian Constitution, as mentioned below.
- Establishment of Gram Sabha: It is the foundational entity for the Panchayati Raj system. The Gram Sabha includes all eligible voters within an area. Its functions and powers are determined by the State Legislature.
- Three-Tier System: It is implemented by this legislation. A three-tier Panchayati Raj system is the intermediate level of a State.
- Functions: The act empowers the Panchayat with authority over 29 items in accordance with the Indian Constitution (Schedule 11).
- Elections: Direct elections determine all members of the Panchayati Raj, while chairpersons are indirectly elected from members at the intermediate and district levels. The village-level chairperson is elected following the guidelines set by the state.
- Seat Reservation: The act mandates seat reservations in the Panchayati Raj system, including proportional reservations for SC and ST populations, with an additional 1/3rd of these seats reserved for SC/ST women. Women’s reservation entails 1/3rd of all seats, including chairpersons at every level.
- Election Periodicity: Elections must be conducted every five years, preceding the expiration of the Panchayat’s tenure. For dissolution, it is mandatory elections must be conducted within six months.
- State Election Commission: The State Election Commission oversees Panchayat elections. It talks about the responsibilities such as supervision, control, and direction of the particular electoral process.
- Finance Commission: It is required for each state to establish a Finance Commission. It determines and manages the allocation of resources to the Panchayati Raj system. It also ensures the efficient functioning of the organisation.
73rd Amendment of Indian Constitution
The 73rd Amendment Act is an Amendment Act to strengthen the rural democratic structure in India. The act was generally introduced to provide more power and authority to the Panchayats at the village level. This act the introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in India. Madhya Pradesh was the first state to implement the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992. Historically, the Panchayati Raj system was first introduced at Nagaur (Bikaner District) in Rajasthan.
In this article, we will discuss the 73rd Amendment Act in detail with the related information. In this Amendment Act, certain constitutional articles play a major role and we will discuss it also.
Table of Content
- 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 – Overview
- Objective Of 73rd Amendment Act
- 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 – Articles
- Features of the 73rd Amendment Act
- Exemptions Of 73rd Amendment Act
- Importance of the 73rd Amendment
- Eleventh Schedule (Article 243G) – 73rd Amendment Act
- PESA Act – 1996
- Summary – 73rd Amendment Act
- FAQs on 73rd Amendment Act