Question

Statement I: Panchayats can collect taxes on vehicles other than motor vehicles.

Statement II: The power to levy such taxes is granted by the Central Government.

• A. Only Statement II is correct.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
• C. Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct.
• D. Only Statement I is correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Only Statement I is correct.

• Statement I is correct; Panchayats have the authority to levy taxes on vehicles like cycles or bullock carts.

• Statement II is incorrect as this power is granted by the State Legislature, as per Article 243H.