(General) Rules, 1997-English - Panchyati Raj Department

13. Resolutions.- (1) The Pradhan of the Gram Panchayat or theUp-Pradhan in the absence of the Pradhan or in the absence of both thePradhan and Up-Pradhan, such member of the Sabha who may be presidingover the meeting of the Sabha may disallow the moving or discussion of anyresolution or proposition which he considers to be beyond the scope of aSabha and in doing so he shall record his reasons in writing.(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-rule(1) all resolutions orpropositions, shall be discussed and passed by a majority of votes ofmembers present. In case of equality of votes, the person presiding over themeeting of the Sabha shall have a casting vote.(3) If in a meeting of Gram Sabha, such resolution is passed which isbeyond the scope of Gram Sabha, contravenes the national unity, integrity,communal harmony and disturbs public peace, the SDO(C) of the concernedarea shall have the power to suspend such a resolution in the public interest.14. Transaction of business.- The order of the business to betransacted at every general or special meeting shall be decided by the personpresiding over the meeting.15. Continuance of meeting.- If it is not possible to completediscussion on all the items on the date fixed for the sabha meeting, themeeting may be continued on any subsequent day within a fortnight. Thedecision of next date of such meeting shall be taken in that meeting.16. Regulation of conduct of business.- The person presiding overthe Sabha meeting shall regulate the conduct of business at a Sabha meetingand maintain order. If any member dis-regards the authority of the presidingperson, or is guilty of obstruction or offensive conduct during the meeting,the presiding person may ask him to behave properly and on his failure to doso direct him to withdraw from the meeting.17. Business to be transacted at extra-ordinary meeting.- Subjectto the provisions of rule 9(2) in the special meeting of a Sabha, only suchbusiness will be discussed as may be indicated in the requisition.18. Functions of Gram Sabha.- (1) The Gram Sabha shall performall the functions as specified in section 7 of the Act.(2) The Gram Sabha may consider the matters relating to localproblems but the person presiding over the meeting shall ensure that anymatter, which contravenes the national unity, integrity, communal harmonyor disturbs public peace, are not allowed to be considered for discussion:Provided that in case of dispute regarding permissibility of anymatter, it shall be referred to Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) for his decisionand his decision on it shall be final.(3) The Gram Sabha shall in its winter meeting consider and pass thebudget for the following financial year and in its summer meeting, shallconsider the accounts of the preceding financial year and annual audit note11