State Act

Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001_English

Section 15 Composition of Gram Panchayat - 1. Every Gram Panchayat shall consist of directly elected members and Mukhia. 2. An eminent person within the area of the Gram Panchayat who is nominated, by notification by the State Government. Provided that the term of such member shall be specified by the State Government; Provided that the State Government shall also be competent to annul the nomination of such nominated member; Provided that such nominated member cannot be an office bearer of the Gram Panchayat; 3. Every Gram Panchayat constituted under this section shall be notified in the District Gazette and shall come in the office with effect from the date appointed for its first meeting in which a quorum is present.