Constitution of India, 1949
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—
(a) the preparation of plans for economic
development and social justice;
(b) the implementation of schemes for economic
development and social justice as may be entrusted to them including those in
relation to the matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule.