Part IX of the Constitution was inserted by the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992. It contains provisions for local self government at the rural level. The original Part IX was omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
Articles 243 to 243O
Article 243: Definitions
Article 243A: Gram Sabha
Article 243B: Constitution of Panchayats
Article 243C: Composition of Panchayats
Article 243D: Reservation of seats
Article 243E: Duration of Panchayats, etc.
Article 243F: Disqualifications for membership
Article 243G: Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
Article 243H: Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats
Article 243I: Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position
Article 243J: Audit of accounts of Panchayats
Article 243K: Elections to the Panchayats
Article 243L: Application to Union territories
Article 243M: Part not to apply to certain areas
Article 243N: Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats
Article 243O: Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
