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Difficulty: EasyLocal Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies (73rd & 74th Amendments)

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the standard term of office for Panchayati Raj Institutions from the date appointed for their first meeting?

  1. A
    3 years
  2. B
    4 years
  3. 5 yearsAnswer
  4. D
    6 years

Answer

The standard term of office for Panchayati Raj Institutions under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is 5 years.
Article 243E of Part IX of the Constitution of India provides that every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provision under Part IX dealing with the duration of Panchayats.
Article 243E specifically governs the duration and term of office of Panchayats.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) to provide constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
2
Determine the constitutional duration specified in Article 243E(1).
Article 243E(1) states that every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
This establishes a uniform 5-year tenure for rural local self-government bodies across all states in India.

Key Concept

Duration and Tenure of Panchayati Raj Institutions (Article 243E)
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Local Self-Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies (73rd & 74th Amendments)

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