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The Constitution of India in English 2026: page 18

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Source cover/preface date: 10th September, 2026. Preface amendment statement: Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Embedded PDF title: Constitution of India_ 20 MAY 2026 (final).pdf. These are distinct source labels, not currentness or commencement approval.

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(xv)                                 Contents
ARTICLES

 243A.  Gram Sabha.
 243B. Constitution of Panchayats.
 243C. Composition of Panchayats.
 243D.  Reservation of seats.
 243E.  Duration of Panchayats, etc.
 243F.      Disqualifications for membership.
 243G.      Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
 243H.      Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats.
 243-I.     Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial
            position.
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 243J.      Audit of accounts of Panchayats.
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 243K.      Elections to the Panchayats.   aC
 243L.                                 di
            Application to Union territories.
 243M.
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            Part not to apply to certain areas.
 243N.      Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats.
 243-O.     Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters.
                                PART IXA
                           THE MUNICIPALITIES
 243P.      Definitions.
 243Q.      Constitution of Municipalities.
 243R.      Composition of Municipalities.
 243S.      Constitution and composition of Wards Committees, etc.
 243T.      Reservation of seats.
 243U.      Duration of Municipalities, etc.
 243V.      Disqualifications for membership.
 243W.     Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.
 243X.     Power to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Municipalities.
 243Y.     Finance Commission.
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