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Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha

👥 Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha

The Basic Platform for Participatory Governance

 

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

 

📌 Convener

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

🎙️ Chairperson

The President of the Grama Panchayat presides over the Grama Sabha, while the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice-President, Deputy Chairperson, or Convener shall perform the duties.

📅 Convening the Meeting

The responsibility for convening the meetings rests with the Ward Member who also serves as the Convener.

✅ Quorum

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

📝 Special Meeting

If 10% of the voters of a ward submit a written request, a special Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha must be convened within 15 days.

🤝 Coordinator

An officer designated by the Grama Panchayat / Municipality shall function as the Coordinator and assist the Convener in carrying out the responsibilities.

❓ Questions & 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 Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha may be passed on the basis of a majority decision.

 

⚙️ Powers & Responsibilities

🏗️ Project Planning & Implementation

  • Collect information required for development projects.
  • Prepare project proposals and determine priorities.
  • Provide voluntary services and financial assistance.

💧 Public Utility Projects

  • Suggest locations where streetlights need to be installed.
  • Suggest locations for public water supply taps and wells.
  • Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.

🛠️ Public Works

  • Obtain information regarding project estimates.
  • Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
  • Collect details of the works proposed for implementation.

 

Public Participation • Transparency • Accountability • Development