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:
✓ Correct answer: c) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationThe 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added a new part IX to the Constitution of India.This part is entitled “The Panchayats” and contains articles 243 to 243 O.Statement 1 is incorrect: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act provides for a District Planning Committee to consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities (Article 243ZD) not 73rd Amendment.Statement 2 is correct: According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the conduct of Panchayati Raj elections is vested in the state election commission(under Article 243-k) consisting of a state election commissioner appointed by the Governor of the state.Statement 3 is correct: Under article 243-I.73rd Amendment Act also mandates for the establishment of State Finance Commissions.268
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