Indian Polity PYQ 333 of 375 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

Who is empowered to review financial position of the Panchayats?

  1. AChairman of Block Committee
  2. BChief Minister
  3. CChairman of District Council
  4. DFinance Commission constituted by the Governor

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Correct answer: (d) Finance Commission constituted by the Governor

Explanation

Part IX of the Constitution contains provisions relating to Panchayats. According to Article 243-I, the Governor constitutes a State Finance Commission, which is specifically authorized to review the financial position of Panchayats and to give recommendations to the Governor. This Commission also reviews the financial position of the municipalities of the State under Article 243-Y.

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