ORDER :

Parth Prateem Sahu, J.

1. Appellant in this appeal has challenged the legality and sustainability of the order dated 07.01.2022, passed in W.P.(C) No. 4162 of 2021, whereby the learned Single Judge dismissed the writ petition, challenging the order of Appellate Authority dismissing the appeal against order of removal of the appellant from the post of Sarpanch under Section 40 of the Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993 (hereinafter referred to as the “Adhiniyam, 1993”).

2. Facts relevant for disposal of the appeal are that the appellant/petitioner was elected as Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Sirsakhurd. Election certificate under Form- 25 was issued to him by the Returning Officer on 30.01.2020. Some villagers submitted a complaint before the District Collector, making 9 allegations therein. Copy of the complaint was also forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat, District-Durg, Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue) and Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat, Durg. Respondent No.3 directed respondent No.4 to submit parawise report on the complaint submitted by one elected member of Janpad Panchayat and villagers (Annexure R/ 7-1) dated 11-14/09/2020. Two members team submit