Question

Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India belongs to which of the following Article?
1. 243 G
2. 243 H
3. 243 I
4. 243 J

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 243 G

The correct answer is 243 G.

• Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India consists of article 243G.

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• Article 243G of Constitution of India "Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats"
• The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
  • ​The 11th Schedule of Indian Constitution was added in 1992 by the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act.
  • This schedule contains 29 subjects.
  • This schedule covers important topics such as Panchayat's powers, rural development, poverty alleviation, market, roads and drinking water etc.
  • It is expected that the subjects covered under the eleventh schedule of the Indian constitution are made to ensure the development of rural India.

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• Article 243H in The Constitution Of India:
  • ​Authorise a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate such taxes, duties, tolls and fees in accordance with such procedure and subject to such limits.
• Article 243I in The Constitution Of India:
  • ​Constitution of Finance Commissions to review the financial position
  •  The distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State, which may be divided between them under this Part ​.
• Article 243J in The Constitution Of India:
  • ​The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.