GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Amendments2011

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

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992 aimed to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country by granting them constitutional status. 2. While the Constitution of District Planning Committees (DPCs) is mandated by Article 243ZD (introduced by the 74th Amendment), they play a crucial role in consolidating plans from Panchayats (covered by the 73rd Amendment) and Municipalities, thus linking to the overall goal of decentralized planning promoted by the 73rd Amendment. Statement 1 is considered correct in the broader context of strengthening local governance. 3. Article 243K, introduced by the 73rd Amendment, mandates the creation of State Election Commissions responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of preparing electoral rolls and conducting all panchayat elections. Statement 2 is correct. 4. Article 243I, also introduced by the 73rd Amendment, mandates the Establishment of State Finance Commissions every five years to review the financial position of the Panchayats and make recommendations regarding the distribution of resources. Statement 3 is correct. 5. Therefore, all three provisions contribute to the framework and functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions as envisaged by the constitutional amendments.

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