Poothrikka
Grama Panchayat

All voters whose names are included in the electoral roll of the concerned ward can participate in the Gram Sabha. It provides an opportunity for people to directly present their opinions and suggestions.

People can raise their opinions, suggestions and complaints regarding development activities, welfare schemes, basic infrastructure, public services and other local issues.

Various issues such as roads, drinking water, electricity, waste management, healthcare, education, social welfare, housing and employment can be discussed in the Gram Sabha.

People can actively participate in agricultural development, water conservation, wetland protection, biodiversity conservation, waste management and various green initiatives.

Through the Gram Sabha, people can express their opinions regarding development projects, suggest necessary projects and evaluate the progress of ongoing development activities.

People can obtain information and seek explanations regarding various projects implemented by the Panchayat, expenditure, benefits provided and public works.

• The Gram Panchayat President presides over the Gram Sabha, while the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha.
• In their absence, the Vice President, Deputy Chairperson or Convener shall perform the responsibility.

The responsibility for convening the meetings rests with the Ward Member, who also acts as the Convener.

• The quorum is 10% of the total number of voters.
• When an adjourned meeting is reconvened due to lack of quorum, the quorum shall be 50 members.

If 10% of the voters of a ward submit a written request, a special Gram Sabha / Ward Sabha shall be convened within 15 days.

Ward Members and Ward Councillors are respectively the Conveners of Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas. When necessary, another Ward Member may be appointed as the Convener.

An officer designated by the Gram Panchayat / Municipality shall function as the Coordinator and assist the Convener in conducting the proceedings.

Every citizen has the responsibility to attend meetings on time, actively participate in discussions, put forward suggestions in the public interest and cooperate in implementing the decisions taken.