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Grama Panchayat

👥 Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha

A Gram Sabha consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll of a village within the territorial area of a Gram Panchayat. Every voter in a ward is a member of the Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha of that ward.

📌 Convener

Ward Members and Ward Councillors are respectively the Conveners of Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas. When necessary, another ward member may be appointed as the Convener.

🎙️ Chairperson

The President of the Gram Panchayat presides over the Gram Sabha, while the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President, Deputy Chairperson, or Convener shall preside over the meeting.

📅 Convening the Meeting

The responsibility for convening the meetings rests with the Ward Member, who is also the Convener.

✅ Quorum

The quorum is 10% of the total number of voters. When a meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum is reconvened, the quorum shall be 50 members.

📝 Special Meeting

If 10% of the voters of a ward make a written request, a special Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha shall be convened within 15 days.

🤝 Coordinator

An officer appointed by the Gram Panchayat / Municipality shall function as the Coordinator and assist the Convener.

❓ Questions and Suggestions

Members may submit their questions and suggestions in writing either before the meeting or during the meeting.

📜 Resolutions

Resolutions on matters within the jurisdiction of the Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha may be passed on the basis of a majority decision.

⚙️ Powers and Responsibilities