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Q: Every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for ––––– year's from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
  • A. three
  • B. five
  • C. one
  • D. two
Correct Answer: Option B - Every Panchayat unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. According to 243 E (3) of the Indian Constitution the elections for the fresh panchayat must be held before the term of the existing panchayat gets over. If it has been dissolved before the time then fresh election must be held with six months from the date of dissolution.
B. Every Panchayat unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. According to 243 E (3) of the Indian Constitution the elections for the fresh panchayat must be held before the term of the existing panchayat gets over. If it has been dissolved before the time then fresh election must be held with six months from the date of dissolution.

Explanations:

Every Panchayat unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. According to 243 E (3) of the Indian Constitution the elections for the fresh panchayat must be held before the term of the existing panchayat gets over. If it has been dissolved before the time then fresh election must be held with six months from the date of dissolution.