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Panchayat

Defined in 16 provisions, side by side
Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947[S2E0M5]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 27 January 1947.

Section 2, Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959[S2F9AN]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 2 June 1960.

Section 2, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962[S2G1FS]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 18 September 1963.

Section 2, West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973[S2H3N8]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 4 April 1974.

Section 2, Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 1993[S2JM8S]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 25 December 1993.

Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994[S2JTNV]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 19 June 1995.

Section 2, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994[S2JRSB]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 31 March 1995.

Section 2, Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994[S2JX2C]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 18 October 1994.

Section 2, Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994[S2JQFV]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 3 April 1994.

Section 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1951[S1BBVA]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 27 October 1952.

Section 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953[S1CAP9]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 7 November 1953.

Section 2, Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956[S1DBP5]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 28 May 1956.

Section 2, Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976[S1Q3FS]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 17 April 1976.

Section 2, Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994[S1Y4KT]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 9 February 1994.

Section 2, Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996[S1YXXD]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 8 June 1996.

Section 2, Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025[S2C7ZZ]Synthetic
The words as enacted

"Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

Scope words as printed: “In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—”. This text from 21 April 2025.

Used in the definitions of 14 other terms
Gram SabhaSection 2, Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976S1Q3FSSarpanchSection 2, Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994S1Y4KTSarpanchSection 2, Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976S1Q3FSSarpanchSection 2, Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996S1YXXDGram SabhaSection 2, Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025S2C7ZZSarpanchSection 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1951S1BBVAGram SabhaSection 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1951S1BBVAGram SabhaSection 2, Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994S1Y4KTSarpanchSection 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953S1CAP9Gram SabhaSection 2, Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956S1DBP5SarpanchSection 2, Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956S1DBP5SarpanchSection 2, Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025S2C7ZZGram SabhaSection 2, Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996S1YXXDGram SabhaSection 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953S1CAP9
Appears in 24 instruments
Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947[A11XFT]ActSynthetic1947
10provisions, 26 occurrencesopen
Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act Rules, 1948[R10BRV]RulesSynthetic1948
6provisions, 10 occurrencesopen
Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1951[A10DBG]ActSynthetic1951
11provisions, 31 occurrencesopen
Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953[A10DZX]ActSynthetic1953
49provisions, 132 occurrencesopen
Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act Rules, 1955[R103BX]RulesSynthetic1955
6provisions, 12 occurrencesopen
Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act, 1956[A10EWQ]ActSynthetic1956
5provisions, 11 occurrencesopen
Manipur (Village Authorities in Hill Areas) Act Rules, 1957[R103HC]RulesSynthetic1957
5provisions, 10 occurrencesopen
Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959[A11YN7]ActSynthetic1959
29provisions, 82 occurrencesopen
Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act Rules, 1960[R10C7W]RulesSynthetic1960
9provisions, 21 occurrencesopen
Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962[A11ZBT]ActSynthetic1962
23provisions, 62 occurrencesopen
West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973[A120PE]ActSynthetic1973
10provisions, 28 occurrencesopen
Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976[A10R88]ActSynthetic1976
39provisions, 106 occurrencesopen
West Bengal Panchayat Act Rules, 1976[R10D1M]RulesSynthetic1976
9provisions, 19 occurrencesopen
Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act, 1993[A1242K]ActSynthetic1993
23provisions, 62 occurrencesopen
Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994[A124HG]ActSynthetic1994
31provisions, 82 occurrencesopen
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994[A124DD]ActSynthetic1994
31provisions, 80 occurrencesopen
Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994[A112YE]ActSynthetic1994
43provisions, 116 occurrencesopen
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994[A124MT]ActSynthetic1994
10provisions, 30 occurrencesopen
Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994[A124CF]ActSynthetic1994
25provisions, 67 occurrencesopen
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act Rules, 1996[R10DHH]RulesSynthetic1996
7provisions, 12 occurrencesopen
Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996[A11447]ActSynthetic1996
11Registration of contractors engaged by a Panchayat.7 occurrences13Grant of licence.3 occurrences14Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences15Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences16Power to issue directions.3 occurrences18Registration of owners of a building in a village.2 occurrences20Grant of licence.3 occurrences21Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.5 occurrences22Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences23Power to issue directions.1 occurrence25Registration of licensees of a fair.2 occurrences26Prohibition of the execution of works for a Panchayat without licence.3 occurrences27Grant of licence.3 occurrences28Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences29Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences3Appointment of Gram Panchayat.4 occurrences30Power to issue directions.1 occurrence31Power to exempt.1 occurrence32Registration of shopkeepers in a village market.2 occurrences34Grant of licence.3 occurrences35Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences36Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.4 occurrences37Power to issue directions.1 occurrence39Registration of operators of a ferry.2 occurrences4Registration of operators of a ferry.2 occurrences41Grant of licence.4 occurrences42Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences43Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences44Power to issue directions.1 occurrence46Registration of contractors engaged by a Panchayat.7 occurrences48Grant of licence.3 occurrences49Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences50Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences51Power to issue directions.3 occurrences53Registration of owners of a building in a village.2 occurrences55Grant of licence.3 occurrences56Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.5 occurrences57Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences58Power to issue directions.1 occurrence6Grant of licence.4 occurrences62Appeal.1 occurrence63Cognizance of offences.1 occurrence64Protection of action taken in good faith.2 occurrences7Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.2 occurrences8Powers of Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.3 occurrences9Power to issue directions.1 occurrence
Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act Rules, 1998[R10834]RulesSynthetic1998
4provisions, 9 occurrencesopen
Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025[A11W6C]ActSynthetic2025
31provisions, 79 occurrencesopen
Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act Rules, 2026[R10BAT]RulesSynthetic2026
5provisions, 10 occurrencesopen