Part IX

THE PANCHAYATS

16 articles.

• 243.Definitions.
• 243A.Gram Sabha.
• 243B.Constitution of Panchayats.
• 243C.Composition of Panchayats.Amended
• 243D.Reservation of seats.
• 243E.Duration of Panchayats, etc.
• 243F.Disqualifications for membership.
• 243G.Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
• 243H.Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats.
• 243I.Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position.Amended
• 243J.Audit of accounts of Panchayats.
• 243K.Elections to the Panchayats.
• 243L.Application to Union territories.
• 243M.Part not to apply to certain areas.
• 243N.Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats.Amended
• 243O.Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters.