Question

As per the Indian Constitution which is the mandatory population limit to constitute intermediate levels of Panchayat Raj Institutions?

• A. Above 10 Lakhs
• B. Above 15 Lakhs
• C. Above 20 Lakhs
• D. Above 25 Lakhs

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Above 20 Lakhs

• Article 243B of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, deals with the constitution of Panchayats. It states that:

  • Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels shall be constituted in every State.

  • However, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakh (2 million).

  This implies that to constitute intermediate levels of Panchayat Raj Institutions, the population must be above 20 lakhs.