​Describe the key features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. How has the Panchayati Raj system in Bihar influenced traditional leadership models?

Answer: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 established the system of Gram Panchayats and granted them constitutional status. This amendment came into effect on April 24, 1993.

  • The 73rd Amendment added a new Part IX to the Constitution titled "Panchayats," which includes provisions from Articles 243 to 243(O). A new Eleventh Schedule was also added, which lists 29 subjects under the jurisdiction of Panchayats.

Key Features

Three-Tier System: The amendment introduced a three-tier Panchayati Raj system:

    • Gram Panchayat at the village level
    • Panchayat Samiti at the block level
    • Zila Parishad at the district level

Reservation

    • One-third of the seats are ....
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