Question

Explain the importance of the gram sabha in the panchayat Raj

Answer 1

Answer:

The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b).

Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest.

It is a permanent body.

Gram Sabha is the Sabha of the electorate. All other institutions of the Panchayati Raj like the Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and Zilla Parishad are constituted by elected representatives.

The decisions taken by the Gram Sabha cannot be annulled by any other body. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only.