Question

As per the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, a meeting of the Gram Sabha should be organised at least
1. 4 times in a year
2. 2 times in a year
3. 6 times in a year
4. Once in a month

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2 times in a year

The correct answer is 2 times a year.

• Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
  • This Act of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly which was reserved by the Governor on the 15th April 1994 for the consideration and assent of the President of India, received the assent of the President on the 21st April 1994.
  • This act provided for the constitution of Gram Panchayats, Mandal Praja Parishads, and Zilla Praja Parishad.
  • Andhra Pradesh Election Commissioner for local bodies appointed by the Governor under subsection 2 of Section 200 of this act.
  • A Gram Sabha shall consist of all players whose names are included in the electoral roll for the Gram Panchayat referred to in Section 4 and such persons shall be deemed to be the members of the Gram Sabha
  • A Gram Sabha shall meet at least twice every year on such date and at such place and time as may be prescribed.