(1) The Governor may, after consultation with an Anchal Samiti or Samitis concerned, at any time by notification—
(a) include any village or part of a village within the limits of a Block;
fb) exclude any village or part of a village from the limits of a Block; or
(c) amalgamate two or more Blocks into a single Block.
(2) Where, by a notification under sub-section (1), any village or part of a village is included within the limits of a Block, the jurisdiction of the Anchal Samiti established for that Block shall extend to such village or part which shall, unless the Governor otherwise Declaration of Blocks.
Constitution of Anchal Samitis and their incorporation.
Alteration in area of Block.
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directs, become subject to all notifications, rules, bye-laws and orders made under this Regulation or any other law in force in that Block.
(3) Where, by a notification under sub-section (1), any village or part of a village is excluded from the limits of a Block, the jurisdiction of the Anchal Samiti established for that Block over such village or part shall thereupon cease and all notifications, rules, bye-laws and orders made under this Regulation or any other law in force in that Block shall cease to apply to that village or part, as the case may be.
(4) Where, by a notification under sub-section (1), two or more Blocks are amalgamated into a single block, the Governor may make such incidental and consequential orders as may be necessary for effecting such amalgamation.
6. (I) Every Anchal Samiti shall consist of—
(i) one representative elected in the prescribed manner, by the members of each Gram Panchayat falling within its jurisdiction:
Provided that where the number of villages in any Block exceeds twenty-five, the Deputy Commissioner may, by notification, divide such Block, in the prescribed manner, into not more than twenty-five constituencies, each consisting of one or more villages, and the members of Gram Panchayats included in each constituency shall elect, in the prescribed manner, one representative to the Anchal Samiti:
Provided further that, if at any time there is no Gram Panchayat in any village or, as the case may be, in any of the villages included in a constituency, or the members of the Gram Panchayat or Panchayats in a village or constituency, as the case may be, fail to elect their representative, the Deputy Commissioner may nominate a person ordinarily resident in that village or constituency, as the case may be, to be a member of the Anchal Samiti representing that village or constituency;
(il) one representative elected, in the prescribed manner, by the Chairmen of the co-operative societies situate within the Block from amongst themselves, ex officio:
Provided that where there is only one co-operative society in a Block, the Chairman of that society shall be a member of the Anchal Samiti;
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(in) not more than five persons nominated by the Deputy Commissioner from the members of the tribes which have not secured representation in the Anchal Samiti under clause (i) or clause (u);
(iw) the Sub-divisional Officer of the sub-division in which the Block is situated, ex oflcio:
Provided that if the arfia of a Block extends to two or more sub-divisions, the Sub-divisional Officer of any one of the subdivisions specified by the Deputy Commissioner in this behalf shall be a member of the Anchal Samiti constituted for that Block.
(2) The Deputy Commissioner may appoint such officers as ex ofjicio members of an Anchal Samiti as may be deemed necessary:
Provided that the officers so appointed shall have the right to attend the meetings of the Anchal Samiti and take part in the proceedings thereof but shall not be entitled to vote.
1. A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being.
a member of an Anchal Samiti, if he—
(a) is not a citizen of India; or
(b) is not twenty-five vears of age; or
(c) has been dismissed from the service of Govprnmont or an Anchal Samiti or any other local authority for misconduct unless a period of five years has elapsed from such dismissal; or
(d) holds any office of profit under the Government or an Anchal Samiti or any other local authority; or
(e) has directly or indirectly any share or monetary interest, in any work done by, or to, the Anchal Samiti or in any contract or employment with, under, or by, or on behalf of, the Anchal Samiti; or
(f) is an undischarged insolvent; or
(gf) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(h) has been convicted by a criminal court of any offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than six months and five years have not elapsed since his release:
Provided that the disqualifications specified in clauses (d) and (e) shall not apply to an ex officio member.
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Term of office of, and vacancies among, members of Anchal Snmiti.
Kesignation of office and filling up of casual vacancies.