Which one of the following is not correct about the Panchayats as laid down in Part IX of the Constitution of India?

Siddharth M • 1.75K Points
Master Politics

Q. Which one of the following is not correct about the Panchayats as laid down in Part IX of the Constitution of India?

(A) The Chairperson of a Panchayat needs to be directly by people in order to exercise the right to vote in the Panchayat meetings.
(B) The State Legislature has the right to decide whether or not offices of the Chairpersons in the Panchayats are reserved for SCs, STs or women.
(C) Unless dissolved earlier, every Panchayat continues for a period of five years.
(D) The State Legislature may by law make provisions for audit of accounts of the Panchayats.

Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Siddharth M

The act provides for a five-year term of office to the panchayat at every level. However, it can be dissolved before the completion of its term.the state legislature shall provide for the reservation of offices of chairperson in the panchayat at the village or any other level for the SCs and STs. The state legislature may make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.

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