Which part of the Constitution contains Article 243B?

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

Has Article 243B been amended?

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

Part IX · The Panchayats

Article 243B: Constitution of Panchayats

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

Article 243B deals with constitution of panchayats. (1) There shall be constituted in every State, Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 243B

(1) There shall be constituted in every State, Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a State having a population not exceeding twenty lakhs.

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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