11. Meeting and functions of the Gram Sabha –

(1) Every [Gram Sabha]  shall hold two general meeting in each year, one soon after harvesting of the Kharif  Crop (hereinafter called the Kharif meeting) and the other soon after harvesting of the  Rabi Crop (hereinafter called the Rabi meeting) [which shall be presided over the  Pradhan of the concerned Gram Panchayat].  

Provided that the Pradhan at any time may, or upon a requisition in writing by  the prescribed authority or by not less than one-fifth of the members shall, within 30  days from the receipt of such requisition, call an extraordinary general meeting. The  time and place of all the meetings of the [Gram Sabha] shall be published in the  prescribed manner;  

Provided further that where the Pradhan fails to call a meeting as aforesaid, the  prescribed authority may do so within a period to be prescribed.  

(2) For any meeting of Gram Sabha one-fifth of the number of members shall  form the quorum; provided that no quorum shall be necessary for a meeting adjourned  for want of quorum.  

2[(3) The Gram Sabha shall consider the following matters and may make  recommendations and suggestions to the Gram Panchayat –  

(a) the annual statement of accounts of the Gram Panchayat the report of  administration of the preceding financial year and the last audit note  and replies, if any, made thereto;  

(b) the annual statement of accounts of the Gram Panchayat relating to the  proceedings year and the development programmes proposed to be  undertaken during the current financial year;  

(c) the promotion of unity and harmony among all sections of society in  the village;  

(d) programmes of adult education within the village;  

(e) such other matters as may be prescrined.  

(4) The Gram Panchayat shall give due consideration to the recommen-dations  and suggestions of the Gram Sabha.  

(5) The Gram Sabha shall perform the following functions namely – 

(a) Mobilising voluntary labour and contributions for the community  welfare programmes;  

(b) Identification of beneficiaries for the implementation of development  schemes pertaining to the village;  

(c) Rendering assistance in the implementation of development schemes  pertaining to the village.]

1 Subs. by U.P. Act No. 9 of 1994.

2 Subs. by U.P. Act No. 9 of 1994.