Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha
👥 Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha
The Gram Sabha of a village within a Grama Panchayat area consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll for that village. A voter in a ward is a member of the Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha of that ward.
📌 Convener
Ward members and Ward Councillors are the conveners of Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas respectively. If necessary, another ward member can be appointed as the convener.
🎙️ Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Gram Sabha and the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President, Deputy Chairperson, or Convener will take charge.
📅 Convening the Meeting
The responsibility of convening the meetings lies with the ward member, who is also the convener.
✅ Quorum
The quorum is 10% of the total voters. When a meeting postponed due to a lack of quorum is reconvened, the quorum will be 50 members.
📝 Special Meeting
If 10% of the voters in a ward request in writing, a special Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha must be convened within 15 days.
🤝 Coordinator
An officer appointed by the Grama Panchayat/Municipality will act as the coordinator and assist the convener.
❓ Questions and Suggestions
Members can submit questions and suggestions in writing before or during the meeting.
📜 Resolutions
Resolutions can be passed on a majority basis on matters within the jurisdiction of the Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha.
⚙️ Powers and Duties
🏗️ Project Planning and Implementation
Collect information required for development projects.
Prepare project proposals and determine priorities.
Provide voluntary service and financial assistance.
💧 Public Utility Projects
Suggest locations for installing streetlights.
Suggest locations for public water supply taps and wells.
- Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.
🛠️ Public Works
- Know the estimate details of the works.
- Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
- Collect details of the works to be implemented.
