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Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj Act 1994
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About — Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj Act 1994
The Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj Act 1994 is a legislation that governs the administration and functioning of panchayats in Tamil Nadu, India. It aims to empower local self-government and promote grassroots democracy. The Act provides for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes, with a notable example being the election of a woman president to a panchayat union in 1996.