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He further drew our attention to Article 243 (d) of the Constitution which defines the Panchayat. Article 243 (g) specifies what would be the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayat. It states as follows :
"Legislature of a State may, by law, endow Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as Institution of self government and such law may contain provision for the devolution of powers and responsibility upon Panchayat."