How do these exemptions and modifications impact the functioning of Panchayats in specific regions?
The exemptions and modifications impact the functioning of Panchayats in specific regions by excluding certain areas from the application of Part IX of the Constitution. For example, Scheduled Areas referred to in article 244(1) and tribal areas referred to in article 244(2) are exempted from the provisions of this part. Additionally, states like Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and specific hill areas within certain states are also not subject to these provisions. This ensures that the unique cultural and political structures of these regions are preserved and not disrupted by the implementation of Panchayat systems as defined in Part IX.