Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Three-tier Structure — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Amendment | 1992 | Inserted Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) into the Constitution, providing constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions and mandating the establishment of three-tier structure in rural areas. The amendment made provisions for regular elections, reservations, State Election Commissions, and State Finance Commissions. | Transformed rural governance by constitutionalizing local self-government, ensuring democratic participation at grassroots level, and creating a systematic framework for decentralized administration and development in rural India. |