Which one of the following statements with regard to the functioning of the Panchayats is not correct?
- A.Panchayats may levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, etc.
- B.A person who has attained the age of 25 years will be eligible to be a member of a Panchayat.
- C.Every Panchayat shall ordinarily continue for five years from the date of its first meeting.
- D.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution shall continue only for the remainder of the full period.
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Explanation
The correct answer is B. Under Article 243F, the minimum age to become a member of a Panchayat is 21 years, not 25.
Part IX of the Constitution, added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 and in force from 24 April 1993, lays down the framework of Panchayati Raj. Article 243F disqualifies a person from Panchayat membership if not qualified for election to the state legislature, but adds that no one shall be disqualified on the ground of being under 25 if they have attained 21. Article 243E fixes the term at five years from the first meeting, requires elections before the term ends or within six months of a dissolution, and says a Panchayat reconstituted after early dissolution serves only for the rest of the original term. Article 243H lets the state legislature authorise Panchayats to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees.
A is a correct statement because Article 243H allows such taxation powers. C is a correct statement under Article 243E. D is also a correct statement under Article 243E.
Exam tip: Panchayat member: minimum age 21 (Art. 243F); term 5 years (Art. 243E); taxes (Art. 243H).
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