Question

How many chapters and schedules are there in Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Raj Act, 1989?
1. Chapters XIV and schedule VI
2. Chapters XV and schedule VI
3. Chapters XI and Schedule Iv
4. Chapters XVI and Schedule V
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Chapters XIV and schedule VI

The correct answer is Chapters XIV and schedules VI.

• There are Chapters XIV and schedule VI  in Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Raj Act, 1989.

• Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Raj Act, 1989:
  • The act provided for the Constitution of Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils, and the District Planning and Development Boards.
  • The act is supposed to promote and develop Panchayati Raj in the State as an instrument of Local Self Government to secure the effective participation of the people in the decision-making process and for overseeing the implementation of developmental programs.
  • The act was amended On 16 October 2020 to bring the local self-government in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • It extends to the whole of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It consists of XIV Chapters and VI schedules.

• Panchayati Raj:
  • Article 40 of DPSP notifies about the Organisation of village panchayats. 
  • 73rd Amendment Act of 1992:
    • The Act gives constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions.
    • The Act has added new part IX and 11th schedule to the constitution.
    • 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the Power, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats, 29 subjects over which the Panchayats have jurisdiction.
    • It is entitled “The Panchayats” and consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243 (O).
    • It contains 29 functional items of the Panchayats and deals with Article 243 (G).
    • The main objective behind the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions is Social Justice, Economic Empowerment.