What are the powers of Gram Sabha?

Some powers and functions of Gram Sabha are as follows:

• The Gram Sabha is a key factor in making the Gram Panchayat play its role and be responsible. 
• It is the place where all plans for the work of the Gram Panchayat are placed before the people. 
• The Gram Sabha prevents the Panchayat from doing wrong things like misusing money or favouring certain people. 
• It plays an important role in keeping an eye on the elected representatives and in making them responsible to the persons who elected them.

Further Reading:

• Panchayati Raj in India
• Parliament and State Legislature