The term of a Panchayat is fixed at five years, commencing from the date of its first meeting, as stipulated by the Constitution.
The tenure of every Panchayat in India is five years from the
Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2013 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Structure and Composition of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at Village, Intermediate, and District Levels)
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Answer: A. date appointed for its first meeting
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