What is 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution?

73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by Parliament in December, 1992. Through these amendments local self-governance was introduced in rural and urban India. The Local bodies–’Panchayats’ and ‘Municipalities’ came under Part IX and IXA of the Constitution after 43 years of India becoming a republic.

Which of the following article of the constitution is related to Panchayat Raj system?

The Parliament passed the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act to grant the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India a legislative status by adding Article 243 and Part IX of the Indian Constitution.

What is 74th Constitutional Amendment?

The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, proposes to constitute a uniform structure of Municipal Corporations, Municipal. Councils and Nagar Panchayats in transitional areas. This Act granted the Urban. Local Government a constitutional status.

What are the provisions of Article 15?

Article 15 states that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of race, religion, caste, sex, and place of birth.

When was 73rd Amendment passed?

1992
73rd Amendment Act Came Into Effect – [April 24, 1993] This Day in History. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act was passed in 1992 and it came into effect on 24 April 1993.

What are the main provisions related to panchayats in the Constitution of India?

Reservation in Panchayats There is a provision of reservation of seats for SCs and STs at every level of Panchayat. The seats are to be reserved for SCs and STs in proportion to their population at each level. Out of the Reserved Seats, 1/3rd have to be reserved for the women of the SC and ST.

Why is Amendment 74 important?

The 74th constitutional amendment act mandated the setting up and devolution of powers to Urban local bodies (ULBs) or city governments as the lowest unit of governance in cities and towns.

What was Article 40?

Article 40 of the Constitution which enshrines one of the Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

Which provisions add in Indian constitution by 74th Amendment?

Seventy-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India. The 74th constitutional amendment act mandated the setting up and devolution of powers to Urban local bodies (ULBs) or city governments as the lowest unit of governance in cities and towns.