Question

There is a three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj system. Which of the following is at the lowest level of the three-tier system?
1. Gram Panchayats
2. District
3. Panchayat Samitis
4. Gram Sabhas

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gram Panchayats

The correct answer is Gram Panchayats.

• Gram Panchayats is at the lowest level of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system.
• The establishment of a 3-tier Panchayati Raj system is one of the main recommendations of this Balwant Rai Mehta committee.
• The 3-tier system recommended by this committee are:
  • Gram Panchayat at the village level.
  • Panchayat Samiti at the block level.
  • Zila Parishad at the district level.

 

• The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was a committee originally appointed by the Government of India to examine the working of the Community Development Programme and the National Extension Service.
  • The committee was formed on 16th January 1957.
• The Gram Panchayat is elected for a term of five years.
• The Gram Panchayat has a Secretary who is also the Secretary of the Gram Sabha.
• The Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayat from illegal activities.
• Every Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad of Haryana shall continue for a period of 5 years from the date of appointment for its first meeting.