2018 · Q115
Which one of the following statements with regard to Panchayats is not correct?
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- AMembers of Panchayats are elected directly by the Gram Sabha.
- BThe elections to Panchayats are conducted by the State Election Commission.
- CThe Central Government may by law authorize a Panchayat to levy taxes.
- DEvery Panchayat continues for five years from the date of convening of its first meeting.
Explanation
Under Article 243H it is the Legislature of a State — not the Central Government — that may by law authorise a panchayat to levy taxes, so statement C is not correct. The other features are correct: members are directly elected, elections are conducted by the State Election Commission, and every panchayat continues for five years from its first meeting. Hence C.