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प्रश्न
With reference to the Gram Panchayat, state the following.
It composition
उत्तर
The composition of Gram Panchayat is as follows:
- Sarpanch: He is the head of the Gram Panchayat. In some states, a Sarpanch is elected directly and in others indirectly by members of the Gram Panchayat. A Vice-Sarpanch from amongst its own members is also elected.
- Members: Number of members of the Panchayat is fixed by the State. The membership of a Village Panchayat is between 5 to 31. In most of the States, a Village Panchayat has 5 to 9 members. One-third of the seats of the Panchayat are reserved for women. Seats are also reserved for Scheduled Castes/Tribes in proportion to their population in the village. The members are elected on the principle of Adult Franchise.
- Office Bearers: Sarpanch and Vice-Sarpanch are honorary members. They are not paid a salary. A paid Secretary to the Panchayat and a Treasurer, if the Panchayat is large, are also appointed by the State Government through the district authorities.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two Regulatory or General Administrative functions of a Village Panchayat.
Name the intermediate level institution of the Panchayati Raj.
Mention any two Civic and Development functions of a Panchayat Samiti.
Freedom becomes meaningful in the right sense of the word only when there are Gram-Panchayats in India. In this context describe the following functions of a Gram Panchayat.
Welfare Functions
Who is the head of the Village Panchayat?
Who is the head of the Panchayat Samiti? How is he appointed?
What are the functions of the Panchayat Samiti?
With respect to Panchayati Raj System answer the following question:
Mention any two achievements of the Panchayati Raj System.
With reference to the Gram Panchayat, state the following.
Its Function
Name the apex body of the Panchayat Raj System:
State its composition.
