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Detailed explanation-1: -The Women’s Reservation Bill or The Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, 9 th March, 2010, is a bill passed in the Parliament of India which says to amend the Constitution of India to reserve 1/3 of all seats in the lower house of Parliament of India, the Lok Sabha, and in all state legislative assemblies for women.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandates 33.3% reservation for women in PRIs across the country. The 73rd Amendment envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayat Raj System to perform functions and powers entrusted to it by the State Legislatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, one-third of seats in local government bodies i.e in panchayats and municipalities are now reserved for women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roster verification for vacancies for woman shall be done by the Social Welfare and Social Education Department. 6. However, 33% horizontal reservation will be applicable if vacancy is equal to or more than 3 (three) posts.