Which part of the Constitution contains Article 243A?

Article 243A is in Part IX (The Panchayats).

Has Article 243A been amended?

Yes. Article 243A was changed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956, 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.

Part IX · The Panchayats

Article 243A: Gram Sabha

Q: What does Article 243A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 243A deals with gram sabha. A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 243A

A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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Amendment history

Changed by: 7th Amendment Act, 1956, 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

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