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The Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2008

The Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2008

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The Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2008, is a legislative update to the existing Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993. Its primary purpose is to reform local governance by increasing the reservation quota for specific categories in Panchayat elections from one-third to one-half. It also introduces a standardized rule for the rotation of reserved seats, establishing that a rotation cycle consists of two consecutive general elections. Additionally, it provides administrative exemptions for the Naya Raipur Development Authority and extends certain operational timelines. For the ordinary citizen, this Act ensures more equitable representation in local government and clarifies the rules governing how and when seats are reserved for different community groups.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section 13
  3. 3. Amendment of section 17
  4. 4. Amendment of section 23
  5. 5. Amendment of section 25
  6. 6. Amendment of section 30
  7. 7. Amendment of section 32
  8. 8. Amendment of section 36
  9. 9. Amendment of section
  10. 10. Amendment of section 65

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