Structure & other important issues of Panchayats in West Bengal: by Dipyaman Majumder, Faculty Member, SIPRD, Kalyani, Nadia

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1 Structure & other important issues of Panchayats in West Bengal: by Dipyaman Majumder, Faculty Member, SIPRD, Kalyani, Nadia Training Material The West Bengal Panchayati Raj system is governed by the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (last amended in 2015) and many other rules and one another Act [the West Bengal Panchayat (Election) Act, 2003] made under the act mentioned. As per the act the three tier structure is prevailed in the West Bengal. The structure is given below: Zilla Parishad 18 Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad 1 Department of Panchayat & RD, WB Panchayat 333 Gram Panchayat 3347 Members and office bearers For each tier of PRI [Gram Panchayat/ Panchayat / Zilla Parishad] in West Bengal the following features have been incorporated through diverse provisos of Acts, Rules, Orders, etc., a) Calculation of numbers of members according to the number of electors. b) Delimitation of Constituencies according to assembly constituency part number & geographical boundary. c) Mandate of proportionate & term wise alternate reservation for members and apex office bearers of each tier (like Pradhan & Upa- Pradhan [GP]/ & Sahakari [PS]/ Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati [ZP]). Reservation by caste [SC, ST, & BC] and Gender [Women] are prescribed. Two terms of election roster is followed. d) There are provisos of whole timer office bearer at least one in each tier [GP Pradhan, PS & Sahakari, ZP Sabhadhipati, Sahakari Sabhadhipati & other 9 s]. Gram Panchayat: Every Gram Panchayat consists of following types of members: a) Directly Elected Member: For each 900 electors [in case of hill area the number of electors is 250] of Gram Panchayat one member will be elected. Fraction if any one extra member will be elected [maximum number-30 & minimum number-5]. The constituency where from the requisite numbers of members elected is called Sansad. The Sansad jurisdiction and number is fixed prior to every Panchayat General Election for a five year term. Only the directly elected members have the power to involve in the process of election/ removal by no confidence of Pradhan and Upa-Pradhan. b) Ex-Officio Member: The members (1 to 3 depending upon the numbers of electors in the GP) of Panchayat elected from the Gram Panchayat jurisdiction other than the or the Sahakari of Panchayat will be the ex-officio members of Gram Panchayat. Pradhan & Upa-Pradhan are the office bearer of the Gram Panchayat. Pradhan must be a wholetime functionary of the office and during that period; s/he will not hold any office of profit. Beside the post of Pradhan & Upa-Pradhan there are Member & Sanchalak of Upa- at the GP level. Page 1 of 16

2 Panchayat : Every Panchayat consists of following members: a) Directly Elected Member: The no. of members of PS to be elected from the GP will be ONE [no. of electors of GP<=4500], or TWO [4501>=no. of electors of GP<=9000], or THREE [no. of electors of GP>9001] For hill areas the calculation will be done as per the following norms: ONE [no. of electors of GP<=1200], or TWO [1201>=no. of electors of GP<=2000], or THREE [no. of electors of GP>2001] Only the directly elected members have the power--- to involve in the process of election/ removal by no confidence of the & Sahakari. to become of a Sthayee [other than Artha, ] if elected as a member of Sthayee. [ex-officio members may be elected as member of Sthayee, but they can t be elected as ] b) Ex-Officio member: i. Pradhan of all Gram Panchayats in the Block Jurisdiction, ii. Member elected from Block (1 to 3 depending upon the numbers of electors in the Block) to Zilla Parishad other than Sabhadhipati and Sahakari Sabhadhipati, iii. MLA elected from Block not being the minister, iv. MP elected from the Block not being the minister, v. Elector of Block jurisdiction, Member of Rajya Sabha not being minister. Office Bearers of Panchayat : and Sahakari are the office bearer of the Panchayat. & Sahakari must be wholetime functionaries of the offices and during that period they will not hold any office of profit. Beside the post of & Sahakari there are Member & of Sthayee at the PS level. Zilla Parishad: Every Zilla Parishad consists of following members: a) Directly Elected Member: The no. of members of ZP/ SMP to be elected from the Block will be a. ONE [no. of electors of Block<=60000], or b. TWO [60001>=no. of electors of GP<=120000], or c. THREE [no. of electors of GP>120001] b) Ex-Officio member: i. of all Panchayat in the District Jurisdiction, ii. MLA elected from District not being the minister, iii. MP elected from the District not being the minister, iv. Elector of District jurisdiction, Member of Rajya Sabha not being minister. Office Bearers of Zilla Parishad: Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati are the office bearer of the Zilla Parishad. Beside the post of & Sahakari there are Member & of Sthayee at the ZP level. Sabhadhipati, Sahakari Sabhadhipati & of ZP must be wholetime functionaries of the offices and during that period they will not hold any office of profit. Page 2 of 16

3 Only the directly elected members have the power--- to involve in the process of election/ removal by no confidence of the Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati. to become of a Sthayee [other than Artha, ] if elected as a member of Sthayee. [ex-officio members may be elected as member of Sthayee, but they can t be elected as ] Standing Committees of PRI Standing Committees at Gram Panchayat: There are five standing committees at the Gram Panchayat. These are called Upa-. a) Artha O Parikalpana Upa- b) Krishi O Prani Sampad Bikas Upa- c) Siksha O Janasasthya Upa- d) Nari, Sishu Unnayan O Samaj Kalyan Upa- e) Shilpa O Parikathama Upa- Member and Office Bearer of Upa-: Each Upa- (except serial no (a) of the above list) consists of following members.. Pradhan and Upa-Pradhan (ex-officio) 1 to 3 members elected from the members of Gram Panchayat depending upon the total no. of members of GP (directly elected + ex-officio) [if no of GP member <10, 1 Upa- member, no of GP member=11 to 20, 2 Upa- member and no of GP member> 20, 3 Upa- member] Members of Upa- elect one member as Sanchalak. There is no provision of election for Artha O Parikalpana Upa-; 4 Sanchalak, Pradhan, Upa-Pradhan and Leader of recognized political party in the GP will be the ex-officio member of Artha O Parikalpana Upa- and Pradhan will be the ex-officio Sanchalak of that Upa-. Sanchalak of Nari, Sishu Unnayan O Samaj Kalyan Upa- will be elected among the women members of the Upa-. All Upa- have members from the Government Official and other related with the functions of Upa-; but these types of members have no right to vote in decision making of the Upa-. Secretary of the Upa- is elected from the official members of the Upa- by the GP in its meeting. Secretary Gram Panchayat acts as the secretary of Artha O Parikalpana Upa-. Standing Committees at Panchayat : There are ten standing committees at the Panchayat. These standing committees are called Sthayee. (i) [Artha, Sanstha, Unnayan O Parikalpana] Sthayee. (ii) Janasasthya [O Paribesh] Sthayee. (iii) Purta Karya [O Paribahan] Sthayee, (iv) Krishi Sech O -Samabaya Sthayee, (v) [Shiksha, Sanskriti, Tathya O Krira] Sthayee, (vi) [Sishu O Nari Unnayan, Janakalyan O Tran] Sthayee, (vii) Ban O Bhumi Sanskar Sthayee, (viii) Matsya O Prani Sampad Bikash Sthayee, (ix) Khadya 0 Sarbaraha Sthayee, (x) [Khudra Shilpa, Bidyut O Achiracharit Shakti Sthayee, Zilla Parishad also has the same types of Standing Committees. Page 3 of 16

4 Members and Office Bearers of Sthayee : Each Sthayee (except serial no (i) of above list) consists of following members: a) and Sahakari (ex-officio) b) Depending upon the numbers of members (directly elected + ex-officio) 3 to 5 members are elected among the members of Panchayat [up to 15 3 SS members, 16 to 30 4 SS members and 31 & above 5 SS members] c) One Member from opposition will be nominated by the them. Member of Sthayee elect among themselves one person as. Ex-officio members can be the members of Sthayee, but they can t be elected as. There is no provision of election regarding members of Artha, Sanstha, Unnyan O Parikalpana Sthayee ;, Sahakari and other 9 s and Leader of Recognized Political party in opposition in the Panchayat are the members of this Sthayee. is the ex-officio of the Artha, Sanstha, Unnyan O Parikalpana Sthayee. of Sishu O Nari Unnayan, Janakalyan O Tran Sthayee is elected among the women members of the Sthayee. All the Sthayee have members among the Government Official and other related with the functions of Sthayee ; but these types of members have no right to vote in decision making of the Sthayee. Secretary of the Sthayee is elected from the Official member of the concerned Sthayee. Panchayat Development being the ex-officio secretary of Panchayat acts as the secretary of the Artha, Sanstha, Unnyan O Parikalpana Sthayee. Meeting Meeting is an important instrument in the democratic system of governance. In the Panchayats of West Bengal different types of meeting with due process law have been incorporated to make the system need based, purposive, and transparent. Decisions are taken based on consensus of majority in a meeting. Through the process of meeting members feel ownership about the decision, execution and maintenance of work. Meetings at Gram Panchayat Level: Sl No Meeting Participants Quorum Notice Remarks 1. General Meeting All members 1/3 rd minimum three 7 notice in Form 1 (multiple agenda) At least once in a month 2. Special Meeting All members 1/3 rd minimum three 7 notice in Form 1 (single agenda) For budget meeting quorum is ½ 3. Emergent Meeting All members 1/3 rd minimum three 3 notice in Form 1A (single agenda) 4. Upa meeting Upa- member At least once in a month 2 member (excluding official member) 7 notice in Form 1 (multiple agenda) 3 notice in Form 1A (single agenda) Page 4 of 16

5 Meetings at Panchayat Level: Sl No Meeting Participants Quorum Notice Remarks 1. General Meeting All members 1/4 th 7 notice in Form 1 (multiple agenda) At least once in three month 2. Special Meeting All members 1/4 th 7 notice in Form 1 (single agenda) For budget meeting quorum is ½ 3. Emergent Meeting All members 1/4 th 3 notice in Form 1A (single agenda) 4. Sthayee meeting At least once in a month Sthayee member ½ (excluding official member) Participatory Forums 7 notice in Form 1 (multiple agenda) 3 notice in Form 1A (single agenda) For ensuring participation of rural people in the process development including planning, execution and evaluation directly or through their representatives the following forums have been enacted at each level; Level Name Member Meeting Time Quorum Half November Gram Sansad Electors of Sansad Yearly 1/10 th [Adj-1/20 th ] Gram Annual May Panchayat Electors of Gram Gram Sabha Annual December 1/20 th [Adj. No] Panchayat All GP members Half Dec-Jan Panchayat All PS members Block Sansad Yearly 1/10 th [Adj-1/10 th ] including ex-officio [except Pradhan] Annual June-July Zilla Parishad Zilla Sansad All ZP member including ex-officio [except ] All, Sahakari & other 9 s of PS All Pradhan Half Yearly Jan-Feb Annual July-August 1/10 th [Adj-1/10 th ] District Council for Panchayats Category Person Remarks Adhyaksha Leader of Opposition Upadhyaksha Excluding Sabhadhipati, Sahakari Elected among the members of ZP 5 members Sabhadhipati & s Member Secretary Additional Executive of ZP DPRDO, PA&AO, Executive Nominated officer by State Govt. 2795/I/Panch/3C-5/94,dated 29/11/94 Engineer-1 (PWD) Page 5 of 16

6 First Meeting after Panchayat General Election Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule 1 Maximum Time M 2-1/3 rd of Prodhan/ Upa Directly Elected GP members Members Prodhan {u/s-4(2a)(i)} A / Sahakari Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Sabhadhipati Member of Upa of GP Rule-19 GP- US- M 5 M 6 <= >=21 3 Directly Elected PS members {u/s 4-94(2)(ii)} Directly Elected ZP members {u/s-140(2)(ii)} Members of GP {u/s-4(2a)} GP Member+ PS Member from GP not being / Sahakari numbers M-1/4 th of Members A-1/2 of number required for quorum of 1 st Meeting subject to minimum of 3. M-1/3 rd of Members A-3 numbers Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 Oath-Form-3 Whole Timer- Form-3A uncontested declaration-form- 4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting-Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 uncontested declaration-form- 4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting-Form-6 Result Declarion- Form from the date of notification 21 from the date of notification 21 from the date of notification 3 months from the date of election of Prodhan Prescribed Authority DM Presiding Rank of APRO Group A officer-not below the rank of Jt. rank of Extension 1 Rule-The West Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, 1975 with amendments. 2 M-Meeting 3 A-Adjournment 4 u/s-under section of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, GP-M-Number of Gram Panchayat Member{u/s-4(2A)} 6 US-M Numbers of Upa Member Page 6 of 16

7 Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule 1 Maximum Time Member of Panchayat {u/s-94(2)} Member of PS Member of Prodhan of GP Sthayee Member of ZP not being of Panchayat Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Within a Rule-7 Sabhadhipati week from PS- SS- Block MLA not being 8 the date of M 7 M 8 Minister election of <=15 3 Block MP not being Minister >=31 5 Registered Elector of M-1/4 th of Block Area and Member Members of Council of States not A-3 being Minister numbers Member of Sthayee of Zilla ParishadRule-10 M 9 <= >=61 5 ZP- SS- M 10 Member of ZP {u/s-140(2)} Member of ZP of PS District MLA not being Minister District MP not being Minister Registered Elector of District Area and Member of Council of States not being Minister 11 Within a week from the date of election of Sabhadhipati Prescribed Authority DM Presiding Group A officer-not below the rank of Jt. 7 PS-M-Number of Panchayat Member{u/s-94(2)} 8 SS-M-Number of Sthayee Member 9 PS-M-Number of Panchayat Member{u/s-94(2)} 10 SS-M-Number of Sthayee Member Page 7 of 16

8 Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule 1 Maximum Time Prescribed Authority Presiding Sanchalak of Upa Members of Upa {u/s- 32A(3(a & b))} Prodhan and Upa Prodhan Members Elected for the Upa in Rule -20 M-Presence of 2 members Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 uncontested declaration-form- 4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting-Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 21 Within a week from the date of election of members of Upa Extension of a Sthayee of PS of a Sthayee of ZP & Sahakari Members of Sthayee Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati Members of Sthayee M-Not less than ½ of the of total number of elected members of the Sthayee A-No quorum Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 uncontested declaration-form- 4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting-Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 Whole Timer- Form-3A uncontested declaration-form- 4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting-Form-6 Result Declarion- Form Within a week from the date of election of members of Sthayee Within a week from the date of election of members of Sthayee DM Group A officer-not below the rank of Jt. Page 8 of 16

9 Prodhan/ Upa Prodhan, Member GP Resignation Designation To whom Action Acts/Rule 11 Hearing Reasoned Order by Prescribed Authority Absence in Hearing treated as will full resignation / Sahakari, MemberPS Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Sabhadhipati, Member ZP Members of Upa Divisional Commissioner Prodhan Sanchalak of Upa Prodhan Member of Sthayee of PS of Sthayee of PS Member of Sthayee of ZP of Sthayee of ZP Sabhadhipati Sabhadhipati Hearing Reasoned Order by Prescribed Authority Absence in Hearing treated as will full resignation Hearing Reasoned Order by Prescribed Authority Absence in Hearing treated as will full resignation Place resignation within 30 before the GP Resignation being accepted such member shall be deemed to have vacated his office Place resignation within 30 before the GP Resignation being accepted such member shall be deemed to have vacated his office Place resignation within 30 before the PS Resignation being accepted such member shall be deemed to have vacated his office Place resignation within 30 before the PS Resignation being accepted such shall be deemed to have vacated his office Place resignation within 30 before the ZP Resignation being accepted such member shall be deemed to have vacated his office Place resignation within 30 before the ZP Resignation being accepted such shall be deemed to have vacated his office u/s-10 (as amended in section 4 of Act VIII of u/s-99 (as amended in section 17 of Act VIII of 2010 u/s-144 (as amended in section 24 of Act VIII of 2010 u/r-22(5) u/r-22(5) u/s-126 u/r-13(1) u/s-126 u/r-13(1) u/s-173 u/r-13(2) u/s-173 u/r-13(2) 11 The West Bengal Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, Act VIII of 2010 means The West Bengal Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 2010 Page 9 of 16

10 Removal by Motion of No Confidence In an Appropriate Motion the Party Affiliation or Independent Status of signatory members must be given. Designation Prodhan/ Upa Prodhan / Sahakari Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Sabhadhipati Member of Sthayee of PS 16 (even if ) Prescribed Authority DC Process PrO Forms Acts 13 /Rule 14 Submission of appropriate motion (1/3, minimum 3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to the members {u/s-4(2a)(i)} Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (1/3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to the members {u/s-94(2)(ii)} Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (1/3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to the members {u/s-140(2)(ii)} Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (1/3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to all the members {u/s-94(2)}) Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment rank of Extension rank of Joint Block Development rank of Additional District Magistrate rank of Joint Block Development Notice- Form:1E PrO 15 - Form:2A Notice- Form1F PrO Form2A u/s-12 (amendment s-5) u/r-5b u/s-101 (amendment s-18) u/r-5b u/s-146 (amendment s-25) u/r-5b u/r- 17(6) 13 The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (as amended in 2010) 14 The West Bengal Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, PrO-Presiding 16 Other than members of Artha Sthayee Page 10 of 16

11 Designation of PS 17 Member of Sthayee of ZP 18 (even if of ZP 19 Sanchalak/ Member of Upa Prescribed Authority DC DC Process PrO Forms Acts 13 /Rule 14 Submission of appropriate motion (at least 3 members of Sthayee ) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to all the members of that Sthayee other than the members appointed u/s- 124(2))(c) Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (1/3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to all the members {u/s-140(2)} Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (at least 3 members of Sthayee ) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to all the members of that Sthayee other than the members appointed u/s- 171(2))(c) Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment Submission of appropriate motion (1/3, minimum 3 members) Notice issue within 5 working Notice service at least 7 before the date of meeting to the members {u/s-4(2a)(i & ii)} Meeting within 15 from submission of motion Quorum- More than 50% of the existing member No adjournment rank of Joint Block Development rank of Additional District Magistrate rank of Additional District Magistrate rank of Extension Notice- Form1F PrO Form2A Notice- Form1F PrO Form2A Notice- Form1F PrO Form2A Notice- Form:1F PrO-Form:2A 18(6) 17(6) 18(6) u/r Other than ex-officio of Artha Sthayee 18 Other than members of Artha Sthayee 19 Other than ex-officio of Artha Sthayee Page 11 of 16

12 Removal on Disqualification Action Act 21 Designation Cause(s) Prescribed Appellate Act Authority 20 Authority Member of Gram Convicted by Cr. Court Panchayat Disqualified to be a After giving an opportunity to u/s-11(1) DM u/s-11(2) Member of member of GP DM show cause, be u/s-100(1) Divisional u/s-100(2) Panchayat Disqualified vide removed by order. Commissioner Member of Zilla Parishad clause (b) to (g) of sec- 8 Absent from 3 consecutive meeting of GP without approval of GP Nonpayment of arrear tax Non subscription of oath Non citizenship Non Reserved in case of reserved seat., etc. Divisional Commissioner u/s-145(1) P&RD u/s-145(2) Removal of Members & Office bearers of Standing Committees Designation Cause(s) Prescribed Authority Action Rule 22 Appellate Authority Rule Absent from three After giving an Member of Upa consecutive opportunity to (other than meeting of a Upa R-22(1) R-22(2) show cause, be Artha Upa ) without removed by order. leave 22 Rule- The West Bengal Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, 1975 Page 12 of 16

13 Designation Cause(s) Prescribed Authority Action Rule 22 Appellate Authority Rule Sanchalak of a Upa (other than Artha Upa ) Member of a Sthayee of Panchayat of a Sthayee of Panchayat Member of a Sthayee of Zilla Parishad of a Sthayee of Zilla Parishad Fails to convene three consecutive meetings of a Upa Absent from three consecutive meeting of a Sthayee without leave Fails to convene three consecutive meetings of a Sthayee Absent from three consecutive meeting of a Sthayee without leave Fails to convene three consecutive meetings of a Sthayee R-22(1) R-22(2) After giving an opportunity to show cause, be removed by order. R-17(1) DM R-17(3) R-18(1) DM R-18(3) DM DM After giving an opportunity to show cause, be removed by order. R-17(2) R-18(2) Divisional Commissioner Divisional Commissioner R-17(4) R-18(4) Filling up of Casual Vacancy Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule Member of Upa Sanchalak of Upa Members of GP {u/s- 4(2A)} GP Member+ PS Member from GP not being / Sahakari Members of Upa {u/s-32a(3(a & b))} Prodhan and Upa Prodhan M-1/3 rd of Members A-3 numbers M-Presence of 2 members Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 Whole Timer- Form-3A uncontested declaration- Form-4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting- 22(6) & 20 22(6) & 20, 21 Maximum Time Within 15 Within 21 Prescribed Authority Presiding rank of Extension Extension Page 13 of 16

14 Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule Pradhan/ Upa Pradhan Member of Sthayee of PS of Sthayee of PS / Sahakari Members Elected for the Upa in Rule -20 Directly Elected GP members {u/s-4(2a)(i)} Member of Panchayat {u/s-94(2)} Member of PS Prodhan of GP Member of ZP not being Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Sabhadhipati Block MLA not being Minister Block MP not being Minister Registered Elector of Block Area and Member of Council of States not being Minister & Sahakari Members of Sthayee Directly Elected PS members {u/s 25-94(2)(ii)} M 23-1/3 rd of Members A 24-3 numbers M-1/4 th of Members A-at least 3 numbers M-Not less than ½ of the of total number of elected members of the Sthayee A-No quorum M-1/4 th of Members A-1/2 of number required for Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 Whole Timer- Form-3A uncontested declaration- Form-4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting- Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 6 & 3 15 & 8 14(2) & 9 6 & 4 Maximum Time Within 30 Within 21 Within 15 Within 30 Prescribed Authority Presiding Rank of APRO 23 M-Meeting 24 A-Adjournment 25 u/s-under section of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 Page 14 of 16

15 Designation Members Quorum Forms Rule Member of Sthayee of ZP of Sthayee of ZP Sabhadhipati/ Sahakari Sabhadhipati Member of ZP {u/s- 140(2)} Member of ZP of PS District MLA not being Minister District MP not being Minister Registered Elector of District Area and Member of Council of States not being Minister Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati Members of Sthayee Directly Elected ZP members {u/s-140(2)(ii)} quorum of 1 st Meeting subject to minimum of 3. M-1/4 th of Members A-3 numbers M-Not less than ½ of the of total number of elected members of the Sthayee A-No quorum M-1/4 th of Members A-1/2 of number required for quorum of 1 st Meeting subject to minimum of 3. Notice-Form-1 PrO-Form-2 Whole Timer- Form-3A uncontested declaration- Form-4 Ballot-Form-5 (Mark x ) Counting- Form-6 Result Declarion- Form-7 16 & 11 14(3) & 12 6 & 5 Maximum Time Within 21 Within 30 Within 30 Prescribed Authority DM DM DM Presiding Page 15 of 16

16 Office bearer may be removed by the prescribed authority after giving the opportunity of being heard on the ground of holding office of profit during the period of officiating in the post under consideration. Post Section Prescribed Authority Remarks Pradhan 9(10) 3503, dated 01/10/2013 & Sahakari 98(9) DM Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati 143(9) DC of ZP 172(7) DC Office bearer may be removed by the prescribed authority after giving the opportunity of being heard on the ground of not being a member of the reserved category as required for the post under consideration at the time of election. Post Section Prescribed Authority Appellate Authority Pradhan & Upa-Pradhan 9(11) DM & Sahakari 98(10) DM DC Sabhadhipati & Sahakari Sabhadhipati 143(10) DC P&RD 3504, dated 01/10/2013 Page 16 of 16