Highlight the devolution of powers under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Do you think the process of devolution has been less than satisfactory so far? (Answer in 200 words)

73rd and 74th Amendment Act 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institution PRI in our country. Taking the democracy to grassroot level and ensuring participation of all level and ensuring participation in democratic process. A Devolution of Power under the Act: (1.1) Schedule 11 and Schedule 12 contained areas of work under Panchayati Institution (1.2) Act contains devolution of funds to Panchayati and gave power to Panchayati to form in certain areas (1.3) During the Panchayais much needed financial freedom.

(1.4) Provided powers to quorum of Sabha to decide on their developmental need and ensuring grassroot participation (1.5) A Stier System to ensure proper devolution of power and bottom-up approach of planning. (1.6) 33% reservation to women empowered marginalized women and ensured devolution watches entrusted in society. (2) Challenges: less than satisfactory devolution (2.1) States legislate & enscribe laws in domain of panchayat areas (2.2) Panchayati are still dependent on grant of states (2.3) State government dismisses the panchayats unjustly (2.4) Regular election to panchayat are often delayed due to procedural issues (2.5) States are reluctant to show power & allow PRI to called forced.