Gram Sabha means a body consisting of persons registered

Gram Sabha means a body consisting of persons registered

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
The correct answer is A) in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level.
Article 243(b) of the Constitution of India, inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, defines “Gram Sabha” as a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level. It is essentially the general body of all registered voters residing within the area of a village Panchayat.
The Gram Sabha is the foundation of the Panchayat Raj system. It is vested with powers and functions at the village level as the State Legislature may provide by law. It acts as a forum for direct participation of citizens in local governance, discussing and approving development plans and budgets, and holding the Panchayat accountable.