Constitutional Amendments And The Evolution Of The Panchayat Raj System In India: A Comparative Analysis

Thendralarasi R, Guest Faculty, School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University

Raja Manickam

ABSTRACT

The Panchayat Raj System was introduced in India, through 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. This ensuring the democratic function at the grassroots democracy in democratic institutions. This amendment is certainly a step forward in the direction of decentralization of powers. This gives a constitutional status to Panchayats. Despite the fact that Panchayat Raj system has been invoked for centuries, the performs of the Panchayat Raj institutions remains dismal. April 24th day of 1993 is an important day in the history of the Panchayat Raj in India because on this day the constitution provides the constitutional status to the Panchayat Raj institutions. This Paper aims to explore the evolution of the Panchayat Raj system in India thorough the lens of constitutional amendment. By analyzing the constitutional framework and its impact on the grassroot democracy, this study seeks to contribute to the discourse on decentralized governance in India and provide insights for policy formulation and implementation. It was introduced to develop the rural environment. It increases the local autonomy and decreasing the control of the higher authority particularly state government. Panchayats are the backbone of the Indian villages from the beginning of our history.

Keywords: Panchayat Raj, Constitution, Constitutional Status, Grassroot, Decentralization.