Grama Sabha Details
🏛️
Local Self-Government System
Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
Palluruthy Block Panchayat
The Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha is an important platform for ensuring public participation in the functioning of Local Self-Government Institutions. It provides citizens with an opportunity to participate directly in planning and implementing local development activities.
👥 Membership and Structure
Grama Sabha: All persons whose names appear on the electoral roll of a constituency within a Grama Panchayat are members of that Grama Sabha.
Ward Sabha: All persons whose names appear on the electoral roll of a ward within a Municipality are members of that Ward Sabha.
📋 Meeting Procedures and Leadership
Convenor: The Ward Member / Ward Councillor functions as the convenor of the meeting. Alternative arrangements may be made if the convenor is unable to attend.
Chairperson: The Panchayat President / Municipal Chairperson presides over the meeting. If they are unable to attend, an alternative arrangement may be made in accordance with the applicable rules.
Convening the Meeting: The convenor / Ward Member is responsible for convening the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha meeting.
Quorum: At least 10% of the voters must attend the meeting. For a meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum, 50 members shall constitute the quorum.
🤝 Public Participation and Members' Rights
Right to Request a Special Meeting: If at least 10% of the voters submit a written request, the convenor must convene a special meeting within 15 days.
Coordinator: A coordinator assists the convenor in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha.
Questions and Suggestions: Members may submit questions and suggestions both before and during the meeting.
Decisions: Decisions on matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha may be taken on the basis of a majority vote.
⭐ Powers and Responsibilities of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
A Planning and Implementation
- Assist in collecting the information required for preparing development projects.
- Participate in preparing development proposals and determining priorities.
- Participate in project implementation by contributing voluntary service, materials and funds.
B Public Facilities
- Suggest suitable locations for installing streetlights.
- Suggest suitable locations for public drinking water facilities, including public taps and wells.
- Recommend improvements to sanitation facilities and waste management systems.
- Submit proposals for developing public facilities, including irrigation facilities.
C Public Works
- Obtain estimates for proposed works and details of material costs.
- Monitor the activities of beneficiary committees and provide necessary assistance.
- Collect detailed estimates for proposed public works.
🤝
Local Development Through Public Participation
The Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha is an important platform that enables citizens to express their views and needs directly and participate in planning and implementing local development activities.
