Which part of the Constitution contains Article 243J?

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

Has Article 243J been amended?

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

Part IX · The Panchayats

Article 243J: Audit of accounts of Panchayats

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

Article 243J deals with audit of accounts of panchayats. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 243J

The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts.

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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