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It is submitted by Mr. Tapan Kr. Mukherjee, learned Additional Government Pleader, High Court, Calcutta that Article 243G of the Constitution of India read with entry 17 of the Eleventh Schedule authorizes the legislature of State, subject to the provisions, of the Constitution of India to 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 power and responsibilities upon the Panchayat at the appropriate level. According to Mr. Mukherjee entry 17 of eleventh schedule relates to education (primary and secondary schools).

"243G. Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats - subject to the provisions of this 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 -