Question

Who has the power to scrutinize the records of the Gram Panchayat?
1. Extension Officer (Panchayat Raj & Rural Development)
2. Mandal Parishad Development Officer
3. Sarpanch
4. Gram Sabha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sarpanch

The correct answer is Sarpanch.

• Sarpanch has the power to scrutinize the records of the Gram Panchayat.

• Sarpanch is responsible for the following:
  • For convening the meeting of Gram Sabha and preside over its meeting.
  • For the maintenance of the records of the Gram Panchayat.
  • For the financial and executive administration of the Gram Panchayat.

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• Gram Panchayat is a political institute, at the grass-roots level in India.
• LM Singhvi Committee (1986)
  • By this, Gram Panchayat was granted constitutional status.
  • 73rd Amendment Act was the backbone for this.