While the original Indian Constitution provided for a dual polity, it later introduced a unique three-tier governance framework. Through which set of constitutional amendments was this architectural transformation completed?

Introduction, Making & Features of the Constitution — question ID 1139

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Explanation

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 added a third tier of government (local government) which is not found in any other major federal constitution of the world. The 73rd Act gave statutory recognition to rural local bodies (Panchayats) by adding Part IX, and the 74th Act regularized urban local bodies (Municipalities) by adding Part IX-A.