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Correct (A): Article 243H says the legislature MAY authorise panchayats to levy taxes/fees and MAY give grants — hence taxation powers vary widely. Why others are compulsory (hence wrong): (B) one-third women's reservation is mandatory under 243D; (C) direct election of members is mandatory under 243C; (D) the 21-year age qualification is fixed by 243F.
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Panchayati Raj is a rural local self-government system that enables democratic decentralization and local administration at village, block, and district levels.
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended the Panchayati Raj System in 1957.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayats.
The three levels are: Gram Panchayat (Village Level) Panchayat Samiti (Block Level) Zila Parishad (District Level)
Gram Sabha is the basic unit of Panchayati Raj where village voters participate in local governance, planning, and decision-making.
