Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Art. 243 of Indian Constitution? (1) Art. 243 (C) provides representation of chairpersons of Panchayats at the Village level in the Panchayats at the District level. (2) Art. 243 (D) provides representation for women to the offices of chairperson in Panchayats at village level. (3) Art. 243 (I) is related to power to levy taxes by Panchayats. (4) Art. 243 (J) is related to bar on the courts to call in question the election of Panchayats.

Explanation

Article 243 (C) of the Indian constitution deals with the Composition of Panchayats. The State Legislature has the power to make provisions for the Composition of Panchayats. All the seats in all the levels of Panchayati Raj shall be filled with the direct election. Article 243D of the constitution under Part IX provides for reservation of seats for SC & ST in every Panchayat i.e. at all three levels. State Legislature shall provide for reservation of offices of chairperson in Panchayats for SCs & STs. Governor of a state constitutes (Under Article 243-I) a finance commission every five years which recommends the governor about the principles that govern the distribution of taxes, fees, tolls, and duties (collected by the state government) between the state and its PRIs at three levels. Article 243J of the Indian Constitution is related with the audit of the accounts of Panchayats. According to article 243J, "The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts". LAKSHMIKANT