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18. The next aspect which is required to be dealt with is the deletion of words relating to 'Gram Sabha' by 2001 amendment. It is contended by the learned Counsel for the petitioners that the deletion defeats the purpose of Gram Sabha. This has been assailed in the backdrop of Article 243 occurring in Chapter IX-A. Mr. Alok Aradhe has specifically drawn our attention to Article 243G which reads as under :--

"243-G. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as 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-