Can State Legislatures introduce additional measures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons?
Yes, according to the context provided in Section 243E (6), State Legislatures can make provisions for reservation of seats in any Panchayat or offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at any level in favor of backward class of citizens. Therefore, additional measures could be introduced by state legislatures to support and empower Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women Chairpersons.