Which of the following is/are works of the Gram Panchayat?

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Construction and maintenance of water sources

Collection of local taxes

Implementation of development programmes

All of the above

answer is D.

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The works of the Gram Panchayat are construction and maintenance of water sources, collection of local taxes and implementation of development programmes.
Implementing development programmes for all the communities within its jurisdiction is one of the key duties of the Gram Panchayat, which meets frequently. A Gram Panchayat's duties also include levying and collecting local taxes, carrying out government programmes aimed at creating jobs in the village, and maintaining water sources, roads, drainage systems, school buildings, and other common property resources. The Gram Sabha must approve of the work done by the Gram Panchayat. In several states, Gram Sabhas creates committees like development and building committees. These committees, which combine the efforts of members from the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat, are responsible for carrying out specific tasks.

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