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UPSC 1999: In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision?
(a)A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
(b)Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.
(c)A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength.
(d)Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
The 73rd Amendment makes elections every five years compulsory, reserves not less than one-third seats for women and devolves 29 subjects (agriculture, rural development, primary education, social forestry, etc.) to Panchayats. It does not mandate any regular remuneration for Panchayat members; that remains a matter for state legislation. Therefore option (d) is the feature NOT provided, whereas (a), (b) and (c) are expressly mandated. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1999-solved-question-paper/))
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