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Elaborate the power and responsibilities of the Panchayat.

Answer:

The following powers and responsibility of the Panchayats:

(i) to prepare plans and schemes for economic development

(ii) to promote schemes that will enhance social justice

(iii) to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees

(iv) help in the devolution of governmental responsibilities, especially that of finances to local authorities.