Question
Download Solution PDFPanchayats at the Intermediate Level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 20 lakhs.
Key Points
- Panchayats at the Intermediate Level are part of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India.
- The Intermediate Level Panchayat exists between the Gram Panchayat (village level) and the Zilla Parishad (district level).
- The Constitution of India provides that such Panchayats may not be constituted in states with a population less than 20 lakhs.
- This provision is outlined under Article 243B of the Indian Constitution.
Important Points
- The three-tier Panchayati Raj system consists of:
- Gram Panchayat: Operates at the village level.
- Intermediate Panchayat: Functions at the block level.
- Zilla Parishad: Operates at the district level.
- In smaller states with a population below 20 lakhs, the Intermediate Panchayat may not be required, simplifying governance structures.
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