Question
Download Solution PDFWho is the Chief Officer in Panchayati Samiti
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Development officer.
- Panchayat Samiti is an intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
- Chief Executive Officer of Panchayat Samiti is Block Development Officer.
- The development officer is an officer of the State Civil Service.
- Panchayat Samiti is also known by the name of Janpad Panchayat.
Key Points
- Indian polity provides for three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.
- Gram Panchayat at the village level.
- Janpad Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti at intermediate level.
- Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Additional Information
- The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed in 1992, which gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
- Generally, the CEO of Zila Panchayat is an IAS officer.
- BDO is the Chief Officer of Janpad Panchayat.
- Secretary is appointed at the village level, he calls the gram sabha and keeps records of its proceedings.
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