Constitution 73rd Amendment Act,1992

In order to do away with the inherent weakness of the village Panchayati Raj System, the Parliament passed the Constitution 73rd Amendment Act, 1992. By this Act, a new chapter: 'Part -IX, the Panchayat's was inserted in the Constitution of India. This Amendment sought to remove the inherent weaknesses of the Panchayati Raj System in the country. The main feature of the 73rd Amendment, 1992 are as below:
 

By inserting ‘Part-IX: The Panchayat’s in the Constitution of India, the Panchayat Raj Institutions in India have become Constitutional bodies.

Establishment of Panchayats in every states have become mandatory under Article 243-B.

Provisions of mandatory devolution of powers, authority and responsibilities by the state Government to the Panchayats have been made in Article 243-G.

The tenures of the village Panchayats have been fixed to five years under Article 243-E.

Mechanism of State Election Commission has been provided to conduct Independent Election under Article 243-K.

Provision for giving due representation to SC/ST or Women in the Village Panchayats have been made under Article 243-D.

Provision to review the financial position of the Panchayats once in 5 years through State Finance Commission has been made under Article 243-I.

The functioning of Panchayats after Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992

The expectations: The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has brought many expectations amongst the