Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Removal of Gram Panchayat Members, Holds Reasonable Cause Must Be Considered Under Section 43-A(1)(iii) of Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayath Raj Act, 1993. Literal Interpretation Requiring Automatic Disqualification for Four Consecutive Absences Rejected; Opportunity of Hearing Includes Evaluation of Explanations....
The petitioners were elected members of the Kalallughatta Gram Panchayat in Nelamanagala Taluk, Bangalore Rural District. Their membership was terminated by the State Government under Section 43-A(1)(...




