Question

Chairman of Panchayat Samiti.

Answer 1

The Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti is the elected head of the Panchayat Samiti, which functions at the block or tehsil level in the Panchayati Raj system.

• Election: The Chairman is elected by and from among the elected members of the Panchayat Samiti.
• Tenure: The term is typically five years, similar to other Panchayati Raj institutions.
• Functions:
  • Presides over meetings of the Panchayat Samiti.
  • Oversees the implementation of development programmes and schemes in the block.
  • Coordinates the activities of the Gram Panchayats under the block.
  • Works in consultation with the Block Development Officer (BDO) and other officials.

The Chairman plays a vital role in bridging Gram Panchayats and the Zila Parishad, ensuring effective governance and rural development at the intermediate level.