In which year was the 'Panchayati Raj' Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 1992
The Panchayati Raj Bill, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in December 1992. After ratification by the states and the President’s assent, it came into force on 24 April 1993, the day now observed as National Panchayati Raj Day. It added Part IX to the Constitution and gave constitutional status to the three-tier system of village, block and district panchayats.