Question

What is the required quorum for transaction of business at a special meeting of a Zila Parishad according to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
1. One-third of the members actually serving for the time being
2. One-half of the members actually serving for the time being
3. One-third of the total members
4. One-half of the total members

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : One-half of the members actually serving for the time being

The correct answer is One-half of the members actually serving for the time being.

• Quorum: For the transaction of business at a meeting of a Zila Parishad, the quorum shall be:-
  • if it is an ordinary meeting, one-third; and
  • if it is a special meeting, one-half, of the members of members actually serving for the time being.

• A Zila Parishad is required to meet at least six times each year for the transaction of its business and not more than two months to be allowed to lapse between any two successive meetings.
• Every Zila Parishad is required to hold at least one session every six months of a duration of not less than two days.

• Zila Parishad in the Panchayati Raj Act:
  • A meeting of a Zila Parishad shall be either ordinary or special.
  • Any business may be transacted at an ordinary meeting unless required by this Act or the rules made thereunder to be transacted at a special meeting.
  • The date of every meeting, except the meeting, referred to in sections 121 and 123 shall be fixed by the President, or, in his absence by the Vice-President.
• For the transaction of business at a meeting of a Zila Parishad, the quorum shall be: 
  • ​If it is an ordinary meeting, one-third.
  • If it is a special meeting, one-half, of the member of members actually serving for the time being.