Article 243C of CoI : Article 243C: Composition of Panchayats.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A village in Maharashtra is preparing for Panchayat elections.

Application of the Act:

1. Composition of Panchayats: The Maharashtra State Legislature has passed a law detailing how the Panchayats will be composed. According to this law, the ratio between the population of the village and the number of seats in the Panchayat must be consistent across the state.
2. Direct Elections: All seats in the village Panchayat will be filled by direct elections. The village is divided into several territorial constituencies, ensuring that each constituency has a similar population-to-seat ratio.
3. Representation: The Chairperson of the village Panchayat will have a seat in the intermediate level Panchayat. Additionally, members of the Legislative Assembly representing the village will also have representation in the intermediate level Panchayat.
4. Voting Rights: The Chairperson and other members of the Panchayat, whether elected directly or not, have the right to vote in Panchayat meetings.
5. Election of Chairperson: The Chairperson of the village Panchayat will be elected as per the method prescribed by the Maharashtra State Legislature.

Example 2:

Scenario: A district in Karnataka is organizing elections for its district-level Panchayat.

Application of the Act:

1. Composition of Panchayats: The Karnataka State Legislature has enacted a law specifying the composition of Panchayats. The law ensures...

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