Grama Sabha
Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
🏛️ Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
A Grama Sabha consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll of a village within the territorial area of a Grama Panchayat.
In a municipality, all voters included in the electoral roll of a particular ward constitute the Ward Sabha of that ward.
👤 Member of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
Every voter of a particular ward is a member of the Grama Sabha of that ward.
Similarly, every voter of a municipal ward is a member of the Ward Sabha of that ward.
📋 Convenor of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
- Ward Members serve as Convenors of Grama Sabhas.
- Ward Councillors serve as Convenors of Ward Sabhas.
If a Convenor is unable to discharge the assigned duties, the Chairperson of the Local Self-Government Institution may appoint a member from the adjoining ward as the Convenor.
🪑 Chairperson
Grama Sabha:
Grama Panchayat President → Vice President → Convenor, in that order.
Ward Sabha:
Municipal Chairperson → Deputy Chairperson / Standing Committee Chairperson → Convenor, in that order.
📣 Convening of Meetings
The responsibility for convening Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha meetings rests with the Ward Member, who also serves as the Convenor.
📊 Quorum
- 10% – Normal quorum, based on the total number of voters.
- 50 members – Minimum quorum for an adjourned meeting.
📌 Special Meeting – Right of Voters
If not less than 10% of the voters of a ward submit a written request, the Convenor shall convene a special Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha within 15 days.
🔗 Coordinator
An official designated by the Grama Panchayat / Municipality shall function as the Coordinator.
The Coordinator assists the Convenor in all activities related to the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha.
💬 Questions, Suggestions and Resolutions
Members have the right to submit, in writing, questions and suggestions to be considered by the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha either before or during the meeting.
A Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha may pass resolutions on matters falling within its jurisdiction on the basis of a majority decision.
⚙️ Powers and Responsibilities of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
A. Planning and Implementation of Development Projects
- Assist in collecting the information required for formulating development projects.
- Prepare proposals for projects to be implemented in the village / municipal area and determine their priorities.
- Provide assistance, facilities, voluntary services and financial support for the effective implementation of development projects.
📝 Draft project proposals should be printed and distributed among the members of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha, and priorities should be determined accordingly.
B. Public Utility Projects
The Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha may recommend suitable locations for establishing and implementing public utility facilities such as:
- Street lights
- Public water supply taps
- Public wells
- Sanitation facilities
- Irrigation facilities
- Other public utility projects
C. Public Works
- Obtain details of estimates and material costs of completed and proposed works.
- Monitor and assist Beneficiary Committees.
- Obtain detailed estimate information relating to proposed works.
