The Constitution of India provides for a system of local government known as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for rural areas and Municipalities for urban areas. The provisions related to local government in India are primarily laid out in the Part IX and Part IX-A of the Constitution. Here are the key aspects of the local government system in the Constitution of India: 1. Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): Part IX of the Constitution deals with PRIs, which are local self-government institutions at the village, intermediate (block), and district levels. The provisions for PRIs include the establishment, composition, powers, and functions of Panchayats. 2. Municipalities: Part IX-A of the Constitution deals with Municipalities, which are local self-government institutions in urban areas. It provides for the establishment, composition, powers, and functions of Municipalities. 3. Three-Tier Structure: The Constitution provides for a three-tier structure of Panchayats and Municipalities...
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