Thazhava
Grama panchayat

📌 Convener

Ward Members and Ward Councillors are the conveners of Grama Sabhas and Ward Sabhas respectively. Where necessary, another ward member may be appointed as convener.

🎙️ Chairperson

The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha, and the Municipal Chairperson presides over the Ward Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President, Deputy Chairperson or Convener carries out the duties.

📅 Convening the Meeting

The responsibility for convening meetings lies with the ward member, who is also the convener.

✅ Quorum

The quorum is 10% of the total voters. When a meeting adjourned for want of quorum reconvenes, the quorum will be 50 members.

📝 Special Meeting

If 10% of the voters in a ward request in writing, a special Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha must be convened within 15 days.

🤝 Coordinator

An official designated by the Grama Panchayat / Municipality acts as coordinator and assists the convener.

❓ Questions and Suggestions

Members may submit questions and suggestions in writing before or during the meeting.

📜 Resolutions

Resolutions may be passed by majority on matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha.

🏗️ Project Planning and Implementation

• Collect the information required for development projects.
• Prepare project proposals and set priorities.
• Provide voluntary service and financial assistance.

💧 Public Amenity Projects

• Suggest locations for street lights.
• Suggest locations for public water taps and wells.
• Give suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.

🛠️ Public Works

• Know the estimate details of works.
• Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
• Collect details of works to be implemented.