The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
- 1.Constitution of District Planning Committees.
- 2.State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
- 3.Establishment of State Finance Commissions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 2 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, introduced Part IX into the Constitution, dealing with Panchayats. It mandates the creation of District Planning Committees (DPCs) under Article 243-ZD to consolidate plans for districts. Furthermore, it established State Election Commissions (Article 243K) to oversee panchayat elections, ensuring their autonomy. The Act also provided for the constitution of State Finance Commissions (Article 243-I) to review the financial position of Panchayats and recommend distribution of taxes.
Source: UPSC gs1 2011