Section 7: Removal of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch of a Halqa Panchayat.
The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 9 of 1989
A Sarpanch or a Naib-Sarpanch shall be deemed to have vacated his office forthwith if a resolution expressing want of confidence in him is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the total number of Panches of Halqa Panchyat at a meeting specifically convened for the purpose in the prescribed manner on the following grounds :––
(i) Gross misconduct ;
(ii) Neglect of duty ;
(iii) Any disqualification prescribed under section 6 ;
(iv) Failure to attend [three consecutive meetings] of the Halqa Panchyat :
Provided that failure to attend the meetings of the Halqa Panchayat shall not render him liable to removal if such failure is due to reasons beyond his control.