Question

explain briefly the function of Gram Panchayat​

Answer 1

Answer:

The functions of the Gram Panchayat are as follows :

• Socio-Economic: The various socio-economic functions performed by Gram Panchayat are:
• Construction and maintenance of playgrounds, libraries, guest houses, marriage halls, etc.
• Development and promotion of small scale industries and co-operation among villagers.
• Establishment and regulation of fair price shops, cooperative credit societies, cattle pound.
• Planting of trees, parks, gardens and playgrounds for recreation.
• Development of agriculture by providing improved seeds, keeping of model farms, promotion of co-operative farming, and protection of crops.
• Development of medical and health care by setting up dispensaries and medical centres, preventing contagious diseases, taking care of expecting mothers and needy children in the village.
• Judicial: In case of judicial functions, at some places the Panchayat itself acts as a court, whereas in other places, the Nyaya Panchayat is a separate institution which administers justice. When performing such functions:
• They deal with petty civil and criminal cases - theft, quarrels, trespassing and encroachment on public property.
• They take up cases that involve money disputes not exceeding amounts up to Rs. 500.
• They are not entitled to award a sentence of imprisonment; however they can impose a fine of Rs. 100 or Rs. 200 (in some states).
• Lawyers are not allowed to appear before these Panchayats.
• No appeal can be filed against the Nyaya Panchayat’s decision, if the powers are exercised within their jurisdiction.
• Administrative: The administrative functions include the following:
• All kinds of public welfare works - construction, repair and maintenance of roads, ponds, public wells, tracks, bridges, drains and tanks.
• Upkeep of cremation and burial grounds.
• Providing proper education.

Registration of births and deaths.

• Helping the government maintain law and order.
• Development of health and sanitation centres and dispensaries.
• Arranging irrigation facilities, seeds and fertilisers.
• Maintaining records of the village property, their sale and purchase and land grants

Answer 2

Answer:

The function of the gram panchayat are as follows:

•maintainance and construction of water resources,roads, school building, drainage and CPR (common property resources).

•levy and collect taxes.

•execute government schemes for the betterment of people.

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