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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.
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The Gram Panchayats can levy certain taxes and duties to meet their expenses.
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The Gram Panchayat must present its budget and annual administrative report before the Gram Sabha.
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D
Both (B) and (C)
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Solution

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

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