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West Bengal Panchayat Act 1973
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About — West Bengal Panchayat Act 1973
The West Bengal Panchayat Act 1973 is a legislation that governs the functioning of panchayats in West Bengal, India. It aims to promote decentralization and grassroots democracy by empowering local self-governments. For instance, the Act introduced the concept of three-tier panchayat system, comprising gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zilla parishads.