The legislative origins of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act can be traced back to which Constitutional Amendment Bill?
- A61st Constitutional Amendment Bill
- B62nd Constitutional Amendment Bill
- C63rd Constitutional Amendment Bill
- D64th Constitutional Amendment Bill
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (d) 64th Constitutional Amendment Bill
Explanation
The statutory beginning of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions, began with the 64th Constitution (Amendment) Bill. This Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in May 1989 by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. However, it lapsed because it was not passed by the Rajya Sabha. Thereafter, the 72nd Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 1991 was passed by both Houses of Parliament and was enacted as the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.