Explain the 5 provisions of the constitutional amendment of 1992 that strengthen the third tier of government in India

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The third tier of the government of India is the Panchayats and Municipality.

The 5 provisions are:

a. Regular elections are mandatory to be held in the Panchayats.

b. Seats are to be reserved for the SC and ST and backward classes.

c. One-third Seats should be reserved for women.

d. State Election Commission is created to conduct the elections.

e. The powers of revenue are shared between states and local government bodies.