Section 20 of The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G Ram G (विकसित भारत—जी राम जी)Act, 2025 in hindi
Social audit of works by Gram Sabha.
- (1)The Gram Sabha, shall monitor and review the execution of all works undertaken under the Scheme within the jurisdiction of the Gram Panchayat, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- (2)The Gram Sabha shall conduct regular social audits of all works taken up under the Scheme within the Gram Panchayat, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (3)The Gram Panchayat shall make available to the Gram Sabha all records and documents required for conduct of the social audit, including muster rolls, bills, vouchers, measurement books, sanction orders, digital records, geo-tagged photographs, and all other connected books of account and papers, whether maintained in physical or electronic form.
Summary
- The Gram Sabha, which is the village assembly, is responsible for monitoring all the scheme work done in their area.
- They hold regular social audits to review the work and ensure it was done correctly and honestly.
- The Gram Panchayat must provide all necessary documents to the Gram Sabha for this check.
- These documents include attendance sheets, bills, digital records, and photos with location tags.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to audit the scheme works at the village level?
The Gram Sabha conducts the social audit of all works taken up within the Gram Panchayat.
2. Can the Gram Panchayat keep its financial records secret?
No, the Gram Panchayat is legally required to make all records, including bills and measurement books, available to the Gram Sabha.
3. Are digital records included in the audit?
Yes, both physical and electronic records, including digital records and geo-tagged photographs, must be provided for the audit.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 20 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, which body is responsible for conducting regular social audits of the works?
Q2.Under Section 20 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, what obligation does the Gram Panchayat have during a social audit?
Q3.Under Section 20 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, which of the following is specifically listed as a record that must be provided for the social audit?
Q4.Connecting rules, under Section 20 of The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G Ram G (विकसित भारत-जी राम जी) Act, 2025, the Gram Panchayat provides digital records for the social audit. Which other section mandates the creation of these specific digital and geo-tagged records to ensure accountability?