Module 9: Panchayati Raj Institutions - Three-Tier System & Legislation
The three-tier Panchayati Raj system provides the institutional foundation for rural local governance and development in India. It operates on the democratic philosophy that rural inhabitants should deliberate, decide, and act for their collective socio-economic welfare.
Legislative Framework:
In response to the landmark 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the state legislature enacted the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006 to democratize and revitalize local self-governing bodies.
Box 5.7.3: Three Tiers of PRIs in Bihar:
| Panchayati Raj Tier | Administrative Level | Designation of Chairperson |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Panchayat | Village Level | Mukhiya |
| Panchayat Samiti | Block Level | Pramukh |
| Zila Parishad | District Level | Adhyaksha |
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
- Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006
- In response to the landmark ______, the state legislature enacted the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006 to democratize and revitalize local self-governing bodies. — 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
- In response to the landmark 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the state legislature enacted the ______ to democratize and revitalize local self-governing bodies. — Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006
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What is the official designation of the Chairperson of a Panchayat Samiti at the block level in Bihar?
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In response to the landmark ______, the state legislature enacted the Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006 to democratize and revitalize local self-governing bodies.
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992In response to the landmark 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the state legislature enacted the ______ to democratize and revitalize local self-governing bodies.
Bihar Panchayati Raj Act, 2006