Define the role of Gram Sabha in rural local government.
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Its main features are as follows: The Gram Sabha or village assembly as a deliberative body to decentralised governance has been envisaged as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj System. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution empowered the Gram Sabhas to conduct social audits in addition to its other functions.
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Following are the important and specific functions of Gram Sabha:
To help implementation of the development programmes and schemes of the Panchayat.
To identify beneficiaries for different programmes and schemes. However, if the Gram Sabha fails to identify such beneficiaries within a reasonable time, the Gram Panchayat shall identify the beneficiaries.
To solicit support — in cash or kind or both and voluntary labour — from the public for community welfare programmes.
To support the programmes of mass education and family welfare.
To promote unity and harmony among all sections of the society in the village.
To seek clarification from the Mukhiya, Up-Mukhiya and other members of the Gram Panchayat about any particular activity, scheme, income and expenditure.
To discuss and recommend appropriate action with regard to reports of the Vigilance Committee.
Other related matters brought to the notice of the Gram Sabha.
To consider levy of taxes, rates, rents & fees & enhancement of rates thereof.
To consider all such matters as may be referred by the Gram Panchayat for its decision.