Filling of casual vacancy in place of member of Gram Panchayat

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Chapter II Chapter II

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(1) If the office of a member of a Gram Panchayat becomes vacant by reason of his death, resignation removal or otherwise, such vacancy shall be filled in by election, of another person under this Act. The person elected shall take office forthwith and, shall hold such office for the un-expired term of office of his predecessor: Provided that no election for filling in of a casual vacancy shall, be held if the vacancy occurs within a period of three months preceding the date on which the term of office of the person concerned expires.
(2) No person who has been removed from his office under section 22, shall be eligible for re-election to the vacancy so caused.

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