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Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
What is the term of the elected Gram Panchayat?
What is the term of the elected Gram Panchayat?
Who elects the Sarpanch, the Panchayat President?
Who elects the Sarpanch, the Panchayat President?
What is the role of the Ward Member (Panch)?
What is the role of the Ward Member (Panch)?
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Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
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Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
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How long is the term of the Gram Panchayat?
How long is the term of the Gram Panchayat?
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Who elects the Sarpanch?
Who elects the Sarpanch?
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Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Panchayat?
Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Panchayat?
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What is the role of the Ward Member (Panch)?
What is the role of the Ward Member (Panch)?
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Who elects the Ward Member (Panch) in a village Panchayat?
Who elects the Ward Member (Panch) in a village Panchayat?
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Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Who appoints the Secretary of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
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What is the term of the elected Gram Panchayat?
What is the term of the elected Gram Panchayat?
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Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
Who is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat?
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What is the role of the Sarpanch in the Gram Panchayat?
What is the role of the Sarpanch in the Gram Panchayat?
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Study Notes
Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
- The Gram Sabha convenes when called by the Sarpanch or one-fourth of the total members of the Gram Sabha.
- The Gram Panchayat is elected for a term of five years.
Elected Members
- The Sarpanch, the Panchayat President, is elected by the members of the Gram Sabha.
- The Ward Member (Panch) is elected by the voters of the ward in a village Panchayat.
Responsibilities
- The Sarpanch is responsible for calling the meeting of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
- The role of the Ward Member (Panch) is to represent the ward in the Gram Panchayat and participate in its decision-making process.
Administrative Roles
- The Secretary of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat is appointed by the State Government or the District Collector.
- The Secretary is responsible for facilitating the functioning of the Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.
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Test your knowledge of local governance in India with this quiz on the structure and functions of Gram Panchayats. Learn about the roles of Ward Members, Sarpanch, and Gram Sabha in the decision-making process at the village level.