Which of the following Act/Rule of Rajasthan has a provision of a joint meeting of Gram Sabha ?

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D. Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Modification of provisions in their application to the Scheduled Areas) Rules, 2011. Joint Meeting of Gram Sabhas The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment of Provisions Applicable to Scheduled Areas) Act, 2011, explicitly provides for the joint meeting of Gram Sabhas. This provision has been made specifically keeping in mind the administrative and social needs of the scheduled areas. In these meetings, issues related to superstition, exorcism, and witchcraft will be discussed in an open forum of the Gram Sabha. Under the PESA Act in Rajasthan, Gram Sabhas have been empowered to form a peace committee of 20 members. Concept of Joint Meeting of Gram Sabhas Generally, each Gram Sabha is independent in carrying out its functions within its area. However, when there are issues that require coordination among more than one Gram Sabha (such as resource management, road construction, collective development plans), a joint meeting of all the Gram Sabhas within the Gram Panchayat area can be convened. Conduct of the Joint Meeting The joint meeting will be conducted according to the rules of the Gram Sabha. The meeting will proceed as if all the Gram Sabhas were a single entity. The Sarpanch will preside over the joint meeting. Quorum The presence of at least 5% of the members or 10 members (whichever is less) from each Gram Sabha is mandatory. If the quorum is not met, the date for the next meeting will be fixed on the same day. All concerned Gram Sabhas will be informed. Decision-Making Process The decision-making process will be the same as that of a single Gram Sabha meeting. Decisions will be taken through collective discussion and by majority vote. Article 243(A): Gram Sabha Article 243(A) provides for the establishment of the Gram Sabha as a unit of direct democracy. Gram Sabha - The Gram Sabha consists of all adult voters whose names are included in the electoral roll. The Gram Panchayat is accountable to the Gram Sabha for its work. The Gram Sabha performs two functions: 1. To review the work done by the Gram Panchayat in the previous year. 2. This function of the Gram Sabha is called social audit. It is presided over by the Sarpanch, and the Sarpanch has the authority to convene its PYQ’s Solution English 6 meetings. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment mandated two meetings of the Gram Sabha per year, but in 1999, this number was increased to four. Currently, there are a total of 4 meetings in a year (January 26, May 1, August 15, October 2). According to the Constitution, at least one meeting is mandatory every six months. The Sarpanch determines the time, date, and place of the meeting, and in his absence, the Up-Sarpanch performs this function. If both the Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch are absent, the members of the Gram Sabha elect a chairperson. Notice of the meeting is given 3 days in advance in urgent circumstances, and 7 days in advance in normal circumstances. In Rajasthan, two additional meetings can be called on March 8 and November 14 in special circumstances. The quorum for the Gram Sabha is fixed at 1/10th of the total members. The Gram Sabha is called the first unit of direct democracy. The first Gram Sabha in Rajasthan was constituted in 1999 in Muhana (Jaipur). The Ward Sabha was constituted in Rajasthan in 2002, and it is the only state in India where the Ward Sabha is mentioned. All village development schemes are evaluated by the Gram Sabha. PYQ’s Solution English 6 Rajasthan Public Service Commission