Who is responsible for the audit of accounts of Panchayats under the 73rd Amendment Act?
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Correct answer: Provisions made by the State Legislature
Article 243-J empowers the State Legislature to make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts. It is not directly mandated to the CAG by the Constitution.
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