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Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act

Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b)

Edappal Grama Panchayat, Malappuram District

As per Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the following details are provided by Edappal Grama Panchayat, Malappuram District, as part of the information to be proactively disclosed to the public.

1. Organisation, Functions and Duties

Edappal Grama Panchayat is a Local Self-Government Institution functioning under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The major responsibilities of the Panchayat include providing basic infrastructure and public services, ensuring social justice, and implementing various development and welfare programmes.

Major Services

• Registration of births and deaths
• Issuance of marriage certificates
• Building construction permits
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
• Various welfare pensions
• Issuance of various licences
• Collection of taxes

Objective of the Institution

To function as a Local Self-Government Institution under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, and to provide various development, welfare, and basic infrastructure services to the people efficiently.

Major Functions

• Supply of drinking water
• Sanitation activities
• Waste management
• Construction and maintenance of roads
• Street lighting
• Public health activities
• Agricultural development
• Social welfare programmes
• Issuance of licences
• Collection of taxes
• Registration of births and deaths
• Issuance of building construction permits
• Poverty alleviation programmes
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

2. Powers and Duties of Officers

Panchayat President

Functions as the Chairperson of the Panchayat Administrative Committee.

Panchayat Secretary

The Executive Officer responsible for the administrative affairs of the Panchayat, official records, and various statutory and legal procedures.

Assistant Secretary / Superintendent

Supervises the administrative activities and functioning of the Panchayat.

Assistant Engineer (LSGD)

Responsible for the technical activities of the Panchayat, including construction projects, preparation of estimates, technical inspections, and related technical matters.

3. Procedure Followed in Decision-Making

Decisions of the Panchayat are taken in accordance with the law and in a transparent manner.

Gram Sabha

Ensures public participation at the ward level and facilitates discussions on local development needs and priorities.

Panchayat Administrative Committee

Considers the suggestions received from the Gram Sabhas and approved projects and takes decisions in accordance with the applicable laws and rules.

4. Services and Rules

The activities of Edappal Grama Panchayat are primarily carried out in accordance with the following Acts, Rules, orders, and guidelines:

• Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
• Kerala Panchayat Raj (Building) Rules
• Various Government Orders and Circulars issued by the Government
• Guidelines issued by the Local Self-Government Department

The Panchayat's Citizen's Charter is available to the public at the Panchayat Office.

5. Information Regarding Officers

Details such as the names, designations, and official telephone numbers of the officers of the Panchayat are available on the notice board of the Panchayat Office and on the official portal of the Local Self-Government Department.

6. Budget and Expenditure

The following information relating to the financial affairs of the Panchayat is available to the public:

• Annual Budget
• Annual Plans
• State Government Grants
• Central Government Grants
• Panchayat's own tax revenue
• Expenditure incurred under various schemes
• Fund utilisation for development activities

7. List of Beneficiaries

Details of eligible beneficiaries under various Government schemes are published in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Major Schemes

• PMAY (Housing Scheme)
• LIFE Mission
• Social Security Pension
• Various welfare schemes
• Other Government benefit schemes

Details of Information Officers under the Right to Information Act

Note

The above information has been compiled for public disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act