M.L. SHRIMAL, J ,—Shri Bajranglal was elected as Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Begas, which falls within the jurisdiction of Police Station, Jhotwara District Jaipur. On a complaint filed against the Sarpanch by Ram Prakash and others regarding misconduct and neglect of duties committed by him, an enquiry was initiated. A report along with a forwarding letter, dated March 14, 1980, was sent to the Government. After considering the report, a statement of charges (Annexure-3) was served on the petitioner. A notice, dated May 19, 1980 (Annexure-2), calling upon the Sarpanch to show cause in writing why the charges should not be inquired into, was issued and May 28, 1980, was fixed for the purpose. After having received the reply (Annexure-4) and considering the case on merits, the Government decided to have the enquiry into the charges, mentioning in Annexure-3, conducted. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Jaipur, was appointed as Enquiry Officer; vide order, dated June 9, 1980 (Annexure-5). The Sarpanch was placed under suspension under sec. 17 (4A) of the Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953 (to be hereinafter referred to as the Act) and was debarred from taking part in any act or proceedings of t

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