Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats ?

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1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority
2. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice
3. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in implementation of schemes for economic develop-ment and social justice

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1 only

1 and 3

2 and 3

3 only

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UPSC CAPF – 2020

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Statement 1 is incorrect. According to Article 243G of the Constitution, the *Legislature of a State* may, by law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government. Parliament enacted the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, but the actual devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats in relation to the subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule is done by state legislatures. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as they directly reflect the provisions of Article 243G and the intended functions of Panchayats as institutions of self-government responsible for preparing plans for economic development and social justice and implementing schemes for the same.

Part IX of the Constitution (Articles 243 to 243-O), inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, deals with Panchayats. Article 243G empowers state legislatures to grant powers and authority to Panchayats, including preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, and implementation of schemes for the same. The Eleventh Schedule lists 29 matters within the purview of Panchayats.

The 73rd Amendment Act provides the constitutional framework for Panchayats, making their establishment mandatory and providing for regular elections, reservation of seats, etc. However, the actual functional and financial autonomy of Panchayats depends on the laws enacted by the respective state legislatures, leading to variations in the extent of decentralization across states.

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