Question

Write five rules that became effective from April 1993 regarding the Panchayati Raj system.

Answer 1

In 1992, the Parliament amended the Constitution and formulated rules for the Panchayati Raj System. The States and the centre had to follow these rules from April, 1993 onwards, The rules are listed below:
(i) It should be a three-tier system at village level, the intermediate or block level and the district level.
(ii) Direct elections should be conducted for all the seats in the Panchayats.
(iii) The state should ensure representation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in proportion to their population in the area. Minimum of one-third of the total number of seats is to be reserved for women.
(iv) A member of Panchayat should not be less than 21 years of age.
(v) The State Election Commission should hold regular Panchayat elections.