Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha
Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha
All persons whose names are included in the electoral roll of a village within the territorial jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat constitute the Gram Sabha of that village.
Likewise, every voter in a ward of a Municipality is a member of the Ward Sabha of that ward.
Members of the Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha
👥 Member
Every voter in a ward of a Gram Panchayat is a member of the Gram Sabha of that ward. Similarly, every voter in a Municipal ward is a member of the Ward Sabha.
Convener
🧑⚖️ Convener
Ward Members serve as the Conveners of Gram Sabhas, while Ward Councillors serve as the Conveners of Ward Sabhas.
If the Convener is unable to perform the assigned duties, the Head of the Local Self-Government Institution may appoint a member from the adjacent ward as the Convener.
Chairperson
👑 Chairperson
The President of the Gram Panchayat presides over the Gram Sabha, while the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President or the Convener shall preside over the meeting.
Convening the Meeting
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Quorum | The quorum for a Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha meeting is 10% of the total registered voters. |
| Adjourned Meeting | In a reconvened meeting, the quorum shall be 50 members. |
| Special Meeting | If 10% of the voters submit a written request, a special meeting shall be convened within 15 days. |
Coordinator
An officer designated by the Gram Panchayat or Municipality shall act as the Coordinator of the Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha and assist the Convener in conducting its functions.
Questions & Suggestions
Members have the right to submit questions and suggestions in writing either before or during the meeting.
Resolutions
Resolutions on matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Gram Sabha or Ward Sabha may be passed based on the decision of the majority of members present.
Powers and Responsibilities
- Assist in collecting information required for preparing development plans.
- Determine priorities for development projects and programmes.
- Provide support and voluntary participation in development activities.
- Recommend suitable locations for the installation of public facilities such as street lights and public water supply systems.
- Examine estimates and expenditure related to public works and maintenance activities.
- Monitor and assist Beneficiary Committees in implementing development programmes.
- Collect information regarding works and development activities to be undertaken in the area.
Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
The Grama Sabha of a village consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll for that village within the area of a Grama Panchayat.
Similarly, a voter in a ward of a municipality is a member of that Ward Sabha.
Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha Members
👥 Member
A voter in a ward of a village is a member of the Grama Sabha of that ward. Similarly, a voter in a ward of a municipality is a member of that Ward Sabha.
Convenor
🧑⚖️ Convenor
Ward members act as convenors for Grama Sabhas, and ward councillors act as convenors for Ward Sabhas.
In case the convenor is unable to perform their duties, the chairperson of the local self-government institution may appoint the member of the adjacent ward as the convenor.
Chairperson
👑 Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha, and the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President or Convenor will preside.
Convening Meetings
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Quorum | The quorum for a Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha is 10% of the total voters. |
| When Reconvened | The quorum shall be 50. |
| Special Meeting | If 10% of voters request in writing, a special meeting must be convened within 15 days. |
Coordinator
An officer appointed by the Grama Panchayat / Municipality will function as the coordinator for the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha and assist the convenor.
Questions & Suggestions
Members have the right to submit questions and suggestions in writing prior to or during the meeting.
Resolutions
Resolutions may be passed on a majority basis regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha.
Powers and Functions
- Assist in collecting information required for development projects.
- Fix priorities for projects and development programs.
- Provide assistance and voluntary service for development activities.
- Suggest locations where public amenities like streetlights and public water supply should be installed.
- Examine estimates and expenses of public works.
- Monitor and assist beneficiary committees.
- Collect information regarding works to be implemented in the area.