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The H.P. Panchayati Raj Act, 1994-(Hindi version

The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 establishes a three-tier system of local governance comprising Gram Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samitis at the block level, and Zila Parishads at the district level. It applies to rural areas across Himachal Pradesh, excluding municipal territories. The legislation outlines the election of local representatives, administrative duties, taxation powers, judicial functions of village bodies, and financial management. By reserving seats for women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward classes, it promotes inclusive decision-making. This law empowers rural citizens to govern local infrastructure, welfare programs, and dispute resolutions directly, fostering democratic decentralization.

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