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49. In this connection particular reference may be made to the provision of Article 243-G of the Constitution which is set out below:

"243-G. Powers, authority and responsibilities of panchayat.--Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, the legislature of a State may, by law, endow the panchayats with such powers and authority and may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self- government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon panchayats at the appropriate level, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, with respect to--