Section 1, Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 [S2E-0KB]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 January 1947.

In Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 [A11-XFT]. This text from 27 January 1947. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 1, Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 [S2E-0KB]. Machine: S2E-0KB.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947. (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Uttar Pradesh. (3) It shall come into force at once.

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Panchayat: Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 [S2E0M5] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

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