Section 99 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Determination of elected members after census

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Official Legislative Text

Upon the publication of the figures of each Census, the number of elected members of a Panchayat shall be determined by the State Government on the basis of the population of the Panchayat area as ascertained at that Census: Provided that the determination of the number as aforesaid shall not affect the then composition of the Panchayats existing at the time of the publication of Census under this section until the expiry of its term.

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Summary

The Government updates the number of elected members in a Panchayat after every new census.
A census is the official counting of the population done by the government.
The new number of members is based on the latest published population figures for that area.
This update does not change the current group of members until their five year term is finished.

Practical examples

1After the 2031 census shows that the population of a village has doubled, the Government issues an order in 2032 to increase the number of members in that Gram Panchayat from 7 to 11 for the next election.

2Even though a census was published in April, the current members of the Zilla Parishad in Thoubal continue their work until their term ends in December, as the new population based member count only applies to the future election.

FAQ

1. When is the member count updated under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act?

The count is updated after the publication of the figures of each census under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

2. Does a new census mean current members lose their seats according to Section 99?

No, the current members keep their seats until their term expires under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

3. Who decides the final number of members after a census in Section 99?

The State Government determines the number of elected members based on the census population under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what triggers a change in the number of Panchayat members?

Q2.What is the effect of a census on a currently functioning Panchayat under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Q3.The number of members determined under Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 is based on which factor?

Q4.Who has the authority to determine the new number of members in Section 99 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

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