section 21
Filling of casual vacancy in the office of Sabhapati or Up-Sabhapati
The Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1982Infrastructure1982121 sections9 chapters
Chapter II Chapter II
Statutory text
- (1) In the event of removal of a Sabhapati or an Up-Sabhapati under section 20 or when a vacancy occurs in the office of a Sabhapati or an Up-Sabhapati by resignation, death or otherwise, the Gram Panchayat shall elect another Sabhapati or Up-Sabhapati. The person so elected shall take office forthwith and shall hold such office for the unexpired term of office of his predecessor.
- (2) No person who has been removed from office under section 20 shall be eligible for re-election to the vacancy so caused.
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