Grama Sabha
Grama Sabha
Grama Sabha
The Grama Sabha of a village consists of all persons included in the electoral roll relating to that village within the area of a Grama Panchayat. A voter of a ward is a member of the Grama Sabha of that ward.
Convenor
Ward members are the convenors of the Grama Sabhas. In necessary circumstances, another ward member can be appointed as the convenor.
Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President or the Convenor will discharge this duty.
Convening Meetings
The responsibility of convening the meetings lies with the Ward Member who is also the Convenor.
Quorum
The quorum is 10% of the total voters. When a meeting adjourned for lack of quorum reconvenes, the quorum required will be 50 members.
Special Meeting
If 10% of the voters in a ward request in writing, a special Grama Sabha meeting must be convened within 15 days.
Coordinator
An official appointed by the Grama Panchayat will act as the Coordinator and assist the Convenor.
Questions and Suggestions
Members may submit their questions and suggestions in writing either before or during the meeting.
Resolutions
Resolutions on subjects within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha can be passed on a majority basis.
Powers and Responsibilities
🏗️ Project Planning and Execution
- Collect data required for development plans.
- Formulate project proposals and determine priorities.
- Provide voluntary service and financial assistance.
💧 Public Utility Schemes
- Suggest locations for installing streetlights.
- Suggest locations for public water supply taps and wells.
- Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.
🛠️ Public Works
- Obtain estimate details of execution works.
- Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
- Collect details of upcoming works to be implemented.