Local self-government system in Kerala, after 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments

1994: state assembly passes the new Panchayati Raj Act and Kerala Municipal Rules.
1995: The first elections conducted as per the new rules and constitutional amendments
Corporations and municipalities in cities and towns
The jurisdiction of District Panchayat in the rural areas of the districts
3 to 12 Block panchayats were formed in every district as per the population and area.
Grama Panchayats within the boundaries of blocks.
2-10 panchayats within the territory of blocks
Each tier of local government is independent
Each local self-government is divided into wards/ constituencies.
Each of these wards elects a representative
In 1994, 33% reservation for women at all levels and this was extended to 50% reservation in 2010.
Various institutions and officials transferred to Local Self-Governments
At least one seat was reserved for SC/ST in tribal area category as per their population size. Out of this one third is reserved for women from those categories
Reservation wards/ positions change every 5year
The elections are on Political lines.
The number of local self-governments from 1995 to 2020.

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