Gramasabha
Grama Sabha
Grama Sabha
The Grama Sabha of a village consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll relating to that village within the area of a Grama Panchayat. A voter in a ward is a member of the Grama Sabha of that ward.
Convenor
Ward members are the convenors of the Grama Sabhas. Under necessary circumstances, another ward member may be appointed as the convenor.
Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President or the Convenor shall perform the duty.
Convening Meetings
The responsibility of convening the meetings rests 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 requirement shall 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 designated 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 can be passed by a majority vote on matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha.
Powers and Responsibilities
🏗️ Project Planning and Execution
- Collect necessary information required for development projects.
- Prepare project proposals and determine priorities.
- Provide voluntary services and financial assistance.
💧 Public Amenity Projects
- Propose locations where streetlights need to be installed.
- Suggest locations for public water taps and wells.
- Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.
🛠️ Public Works / Civil Works
- Obtain estimate details of the works to be undertaken.
- Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
- Gather details regarding works to be implemented.
