Gramasabha
Here is the structured breakdown of the Grama Sabha (Gramasabha) framework for Alamcode Grama Panchayat in English:
Overview & Legal Framework
- Definition: Grama Sabha is the fundamental participatory democracy body comprising all registered voters in each ward of the Panchayat.
- Frequency: Meets at least four times a year (once every quarter) as mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
- Quorum: Minimum 10% of the ward's registered voters must be present for proceedings to be legally valid.
Key Responsibilities & Functions
- Project Identification: Selecting local infrastructure, agricultural, and social welfare priorities for the annual Panchayat budget.
- Beneficiary Selection: Directly vetting and approving beneficiary lists for government schemes (pensions, housing, toilets, subsidies).
- Social Audit: Reviewing execution reports, expenditure, and quality of ongoing and completed developmental projects in the ward.
- Community Engagement: Discussing public health, sanitation, waste management, and drinking water issues.