The correct answer is: D. All of these
The Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act came into existence on 23rd April, 2001. The 74th Amendment Act talked about Municipality. Panchayat Samiti is a third level of three-tire system.
The Jharkhand Panchayati Raj Act, 2001 is a law that provides for the establishment, constitution, powers, functions and duties of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the State of Jharkhand. The Act was enacted by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on 23rd April, 2001 and came into force on 1st January, 2002.
The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 is an amendment to the Constitution of India that provides for the establishment of a three-tier system of local self-government in the country. The three tiers are:
- Gram Panchayats at the village level
- Panchayat Samitis at the block level
- Zila Parishads at the district level
The Panchayat Samiti is a third level of three-tire system. It is an intermediate level of local self-government between the Gram Panchayat and the Zila Parishad. The Panchayat Samiti is constituted for a period of five years. The members of the Panchayat Samiti are elected directly by the people of the Panchayat Samiti area. The Chairperson of the Panchayat Samiti is elected by the elected members of the Panchayat Samiti.
The Panchayat Samiti is responsible for the following functions:
- Planning for economic development and social justice
- Implementation of development schemes
- Maintenance of law and order
- Collection of taxes and other revenue
- Provision of basic amenities such as water supply, sanitation, education, health, etc.