| #3926 |
Who audits the accounts of Panchayati Raj institutions? |
State Finance Department or Comptroller & Auditor General |
| #3927 |
Can the Governor dissolve Panchayati Raj institutions? |
Yes, under circumstances defined by state law |
| #3928 |
Can reservations be provided in Panchayati Raj? |
Yes, for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women |
| #3929 |
What is the role of Gram Sabha in Panchayati Raj? |
It acts as a deliberative body of all adult citizens to approve plans and budgets |
| #3930 |
What are the responsibilities of Municipalities? |
Urban planning, water supply, sanitation, health, street lighting, and education |
| #3931 |
Can Municipalities levy taxes? |
Yes, such as property tax, water tax, and trade license fees |
| #3932 |
What is the term of office for municipal bodies? |
Five years |
| #3933 |
Who supervises Municipal Councils? |
Chairperson or Municipal Commissioner |
| #3934 |
Who supervises the Municipal Corporations? |
Mayor and Municipal Commissioner |
| #3935 |
Who heads the Panchayat Samiti? |
The Block Development Officer and elected Chairperson |
| #3936 |
What is the composition of a Zila Parishad? |
Elected members from Panchayat Samitis, MPs, MLAs, and co-opted members |
| #3937 |
Can Panchayats levy taxes? |
Yes, as per the powers given by state legislation |
| #3938 |
What is the term of office of Panchayati Raj members? |
Five years |
| #3939 |
Who supervises the Panchayats? |
The state government through the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti |
| #3940 |
What is the role of Panchayats in local development? |
Implement schemes related to health, education, sanitation, and social welfare |
| #3941 |
How are members of Gram Panchayat elected? |
Directly by the people of the village |
| #3942 |
Who heads the Gram Panchayat? |
The Sarpanch |
| #3943 |
What is the purpose of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities? |
To promote local self-governance and participatory democracy |
| #3944 |
Who introduced the Municipalities system in India? |
The 74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992 |
| #3945 |
Who introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India? |
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment, 1992 |
| #3946 |
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Municipalities? |
Part IX-A (Articles 243P to 243ZG) |
| #3947 |
Which Part of the Constitution deals with Panchayati Raj institutions? |
Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) |
| #3948 |
Can High Courts try contempt cases against non-lawyers? |
Yes, for actions obstructing judicial work |
| #3949 |
Can High Courts issue preventive and corrective directions to government authorities? |
Yes, under writ and supervisory jurisdiction |
| #3950 |
Can High Courts protect rights of prisoners in the state? |
Yes, under Article 226 writs like Habeas Corpus |