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.
22 Jan 2025The petitioners were elected members of the Kalallughatta Gram Panchayat in Nelamanagala Taluk, Bangalore Rural District. Their membership was termina...




