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The 73rd amendment has been monumental in bringing a voice to the people in the villages because this amendment is related to the directive principles of the state policy and panchayati raj.
The amendment is based on the principle of power of the people and provides . constitutional guarantee to the Panchayats.
Main features of the Act:
•Recognition to Panchayats, as institutions of self government.
•Panchayat’s power and responsibilities to prepare a plan for economic development and social justice.
•Establishment of uniform 3 tier system of strong Panchayats at village, block and district levels for all states having a population of over 20 lakhs.
•The Act provides guidelines for the structure powers and functions, finance and elections and reservation of seats for the weaker sections of the given area.
Importance of the Act:
•It was a revolutionary step towards establishing grassroot democracy.
•All the states have passed legislation on the basis of guidelines and provision of the amendments.
•Because of this act Panchayati Raj System at grassroot level became a reality.