Question

Village Panchayat is the lowest level of the three-tier Panchayat System in India. Which of the following statements is true for village Panchayat?

• A. The president of the Village Panchayat is the Pradhan.
• B. The Gram Panchayats can levy certain taxes and duties to meet their expenses.
• C. The Gram Panchayat must present its budget and annual administrative report before the Gram Sabha.
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (B) and (C)

• The Village Panchayat or Gram Panchayat is a basic or first formal democratic institution at the village level. It is a cabinet of the village elders, directly elected by the adult citizens of the village.
• The chairperson of this unit is called as Sarpanch and he presides over the meetings of the Gram Panchayat.
• He is also responsible for the proper custody of all records and documents, all valuable securities and assets belonging to the Gram panchayat