Panchayats in India have been given the power and authority to carryout functions of self- governance. Choose their functions from the following:
(A) To make amendments in the constitution.
(B) To promote schemes that will enhance social justice.
(C) To create plan for the entire district.
(D) To levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties and toll.
(E) To prepare plans and schemes for economic development.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (D), (E) only
According to the Constitution, Panchayats should be given powers and authority to function as institutions of self-government. It, thus, requires all state governments to revitalise local representative institutions. The following powers and responsibility were delegated to the Panchayats:
a. to prepare plans and schemes for economic development
b. to promote schemes that will enhance social justice
c. to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees
d. help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities
Why the other options are incorrect:
(A) To make amendments in the constitution: This power exclusively rests with the Parliament of India.
(C) To create plans for the entire district: While Panchayats play a significant role in local planning at panchayat level, creating plans for the entire district is typically the responsibility of higher-level bodies.