The recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj are:
1. Creation of a two-tier system
2. Reservation of seats for SCs and STs
3. Compulsory powers of taxation to Panchayati Raj institutions
4. Open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj affairs
5. If superseded, elections must be held within one year
1
1, 3, 4
2
1, 2, 4, 5
3
1, 2, 3, 4
4
1, 3, 4, 5