Total strength of a Gram Panchayat

Total strength of a Gram Panchayat (1) A gram panchayat shall consist of such number of elected members inclusive of its Sarpanch as may be notified from time to time, by the Commissioner in accordance with the following Table:- TABLE Gram Panchayat with a Population at the Last Census Number of members (1) (2) Upto 300 5 Exceeding 300 but not exceeding 500 7 Exceeding 500 but not exceeding 1,500 9 Exceeding 1,500 but not exceeding 3,000 11 Exceeding 3,000 but not exceeding 5,000 13 Exceeding 5,000 but not exceeding 15 (2) The Member of the Mandal Praja Parishad Territorial Constituency shall be permanent invitee to the meetings of Gram Panchayats and he shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of any meeting of the Gram Panchayat or Gram Panchayats functioning within the local limits of the respective jurisdiction; but shall not, by virtue of this section be entitled to vote at any such meeting. (3) One representative from each category of Self Help Group/Functional Group to be elected in a meeting of the Self Help Group/Functional Group, which shall be presided over by the Sarpanch for co-option in the manner prescribed. They shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in Proceeding of any meeting but they shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.