Question

In Dharampur village, Milkha Ram was the leader of the village panchayat for the last three years. Due to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, he lost his life and thus, the village assembly had to be dissolved.
Answer the following questions based on above situation:

(a) What designation did Milkha Ram hold?
(b) Who elects the village Panchayat?
(c) What is the time period within which the village should conduct fresh elections?

• A. (a) District Collector
  (b) Villagers
  (c) Wait for two more years for the five-year term to end
• B. (a) Sarpanch
  (b) Villagers
  (c) Six months
• C. (a) Sarpanch
  (b) State government
  (c) One year
• D. (a) District Collector
  (b) State government
  (c) Nine months

Answer 1

The correct option is B (a) Sarpanch

(b) Villagers
(c) Six months
The village Panchayats or Gram Panchayats are the basic units of the Panchayat Raj. The leader of a village Panchayat, who is known as Sarpanch, is a member of the village. The Sarpanch, along with other members, is elected directly by the villagers. Such elections are held every five years. If for any reason the Panchayat is to be dissolved before the completion of its term, strict procedures need to be followed for its dissolution. It is also mandatory to conduct fresh elections within six months of dissolution of the Panchayat.