Consider the following statements about the constitutional framework for Panchayats: Assertion (A): The listing of subjects in the Eleventh Schedule does not, by itself, automatically transfer responsibility for all those subjects to every Panchayat. Reason (R): Article 243G enables a State Legislature, by law, to devolve powers and responsibilities on Panchayats at appropriate levels, subject to conditions specified in that law. Select the correct answer from the options below.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both A and R are true, and R explains A. Article 243G provides for devolution through State legislation, including responsibilities for development plans and schemes. Therefore, the Eleventh Schedule's subject list is not an automatic, identical transfer of every listed function to every Panchayat.
Important Questions from Local Government
- Which of the following statements about the Gram Sabha is correct?
- How are the one-third reserved seats for women distributed across different categories in local bodies?
- Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides Municipalities with financial powers?
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