Which one of the following statements with regard to Panchayats is not correct?
- A.Members of Panchayats are elected directly by the Gram Sabha.
- B.The elections to Panchayats are conducted by the State Election Commission.
- C.The Central Government may by law authorize a Panchayat to levy taxes.
- D.Every Panchayat continues for five years from the date of convening of its first meeting.
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is C, The Central Government may by law authorize a Panchayat to levy taxes. Under Article 243H it is the State Legislature, not the Centre, that may by law let a Panchayat levy, collect and keep taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
Local government is a State subject, so Part IX, added by the 73rd Amendment of 1992, leaves the powers and funds of Panchayats to State laws. Article 243C provides that all seats are filled by direct election from territorial constituencies; the voters of a village are the members of its Gram Sabha (Article 243A), so the members are in effect chosen directly by the Gram Sabha. Article 243K gives the superintendence of these elections to the State Election Commission, and Article 243E fixes a term of five years from the first meeting.
A is correct because members are directly elected by the registered voters who make up the Gram Sabha. B is correct under Article 243K. D is correct under Article 243E.
Exam tip: 243H taxes by State law; 243K State Election Commission; 243E five-year term; 243I State Finance Commission.
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