Question

To review the annual statement of accounts and annual progress report of the panchayat is the main function of
1. Gram panchayat
2. Gram Sabha
3. Jila panchayat
4. Collector

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gram Sabha

The correct answer is Gram Sabha.

• There shall be a Gram Sabha for each Panchayat consisting of the persons registered in the electoral rolls.
• The meetings of the Gram Sabha shall be convened by the Sarpanch of the Panchayat or, in his absence, by the Up-Sarpanch of such Panchayat.
• Gram Sabha takes into account the annual budget and audit reports of the Gram Panchayat.
• Major Functions of the Gram Sabha
  • Approve the plans, programmes, and projects for social and economic development in order to priority from out of the plans, programmes, and projects approved by the Ward Sabha before such plans, programmes, and projects are taken up for implementation by the Panchayat;
  • Identification or selection of persons as beneficiaries under the poverty alleviation and other programmes, in order of priority out of the persons by the various Ward Sabha coming under its jurisdiction;
  • Exercise social audit in respect of plots allotted to the weaker sections;
  • Seeking clarifications from the Sarpanch and members of the Panchayat about any particular activity, scheme, income and expenditure;
  • To consider levy of taxes, rates, rents & fees & enhancement of rates thereof.
  • To consider all such matters as may be referred by the Gram Panchayat for its decision.