What is the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act is a piece of legislation enacted by the government of the Indian state of Kerala that governs the functioning of the panchayat raj system in the state. Panchayat raj is a form of local self-government in India in which gram panchayats (village councils) are the basic units of administration. 

The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act lays out the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the various levels of panchayat administration, as well as the procedures for elections, financial management, and other aspects of panchayat operation. The act is designed to ensure that the panchayat raj system is effective, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the local community.