Consider the following statements:
I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.
II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.
III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
- A.I and II only
- B.II and III only
- C.I and III only
- D.I, II and III
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. I, II and III
The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, mandates the establishment of Panchayats, including intermediate-level bodies, but not all states have implemented this provision for the intermediate tier. The minimum age to be a member of a Panchayat is 21 years, not 30. While states do review the financial position of Panchayats, it is typically the Governor who is empowered to constitute a commission for this purpose, not the Chief Minister.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025