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New challenges for new governing bodies in the villages

Increasing responsibilities is like a sword...

Gram sabha must be held every two months. As the powers and responsibilities also increase, there is a danger that it will turn into a sword for those who are negligent in the performance of their duties. In the past Sarpanch did not have much duties and responsibilities but only powers. However, many objectives and responsibilities have been laid down in the new Panchayati Raj Act-2018. If these are not managed properly, if the allocated funds are not properly spent, the new law provides the opportunity to remove the Sarpanchs and abolish the entire ruling class. 

Governing bodies should prepare five-year action plans for village development and work accordingly. Strict arrangements have been made in this Act to make the Sarpanchs and the ruling classes accountable to the people. In the new law, full executive powers have been given to Sarpanchs as well as check power to Sub Sarpanchs. For the progress of the villages, ward members have also been made partners to undertake various development works. The main responsibilities are green conservation, plantation, measures to keep villages clean, allocation of funds for development programs. 

Many responsibilities...
The Sarpanch who is the first citizen of the village has been given the responsibility of setting up a nursery for the distribution of plants in every village and ensuring that every family in the village must have a private toilet. A Gram Sabha should be held once in two months to discuss the problems of the village. There is a provision to remove the sarpanch from his duties if he fails to manage the gram sabhas for three consecutive terms. The governing bodies have to meet every month to review the development programmes. Care should be taken not to litter in villages and around houses. 

The power to levy a fine of Rs.500 from the owner of the house if garbage is thrown in front of the house. A fine of Rs 5,000 will be levied if the sewage is released on the road through a pipe. Each family in the village is directed to plant six saplings, and they must plant at least three of them. Along with the Sarpanch, the village secretary should also reside in the respective village. In case of removal of Sarpanch and Sub-Sarpanch or dissolution of governing bodies, there is a possibility to approach the Tribunal. The new law has enabled the formation of tribunals to settle disputes within the Panchayat. 

Actions against illegal layouts
The law has provided the option to dissolve the entire governing body if panchayats allow illegal layouts. In the case of illegal constructions, strict action is also taken. Panchayats can give permission for the construction of Zee Plus Two buildings within a space of three hundred meters and not exceeding ten meters in height. Sarpanch and local secretary will have to bear the cost of demolition of illegal structures. 

According to the new law in every panchayat...planting of plants, for their conservation; For development works; for maintenance of street lights; A total of four standing committees are appointed for the management of dumping yard, sanitation and crematories. These committees are chaired by four ward members. In this along with the other ward members, the youth and women's association members who work enthusiastically in the village were also involved.