Article 243M of CoI : Article 243M: Part not to apply to certain areas.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a resident of a tribal area in the state of Jharkhand, which is classified as a Scheduled Area under Article 244 of the Indian Constitution. He is curious about the implementation of Panchayati Raj institutions in his area. Upon researching, Ravi learns that Article 243M(1) of the Constitution states that the provisions related to Panchayats do not apply to Scheduled Areas. This means that the local governance in his area is not governed by the Panchayati Raj system but by other laws specifically designed for tribal areas.

Example 2:

Meghna lives in the state of Nagaland and is interested in participating in local governance. She discovers that the Panchayati Raj system, which is prevalent in many parts of India, does not apply to her state. According to Article 243M(2)(a), the states of Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram are exempt from the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution, which deals with Panchayats. Instead, local governance in these states is managed through traditional tribal councils and other local bodies as per their customary laws.

Example 3:

In the hill areas of Manipur, where District Councils exist, residents like Anil are governed by these councils rather than the Panchayati Raj system. Article 243M(2)(b) specifies that the provisions related to Panchayats do not apply to these hill areas. Anil's local governance is thus managed by ...

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