• Nagaland does not have Panchayati Raj Institutions under Part IX of the Constitution
• It enjoys special constitutional status under Article 371A
• Village administration is carried out through traditional tribal village councils
• 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) is not applicable to Nagaland
Why other options are incorrect?
• Assam → Has Panchayati Raj Institutions
• Kerala → Strong and active Panchayati Raj system (People’s Plan Campaign)
• West Bengal → One of the earliest and most effective implementers of Panchayati Raj
Static Facts for UPSC
• Panchayati Raj given constitutional status by 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
• Came into force in 1993
• Added Part IX (Articles 243–243O) to the Constitution
States/Areas where Panchayati Raj does not apply
• Nagaland → Article 371A
• Meghalaya & Mizoram → Sixth Schedule areas
• Hill areas of Manipur → Sixth Schedule
3-Tier Panchayati Structure (where applicable)
• Gram Panchayat (Village level)
• Panchayat Samiti (Block level)
• Zila Parishad (District level)