Honble LODHA, J.–This writ petition is directed against order dated 30.4.2007 passed by the Division Commissioner, Jodhpur, whereby the petitioner, an elected Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Rupawas having been found guilty of misconduct in the discharge of his duties, has been declared disqualified to hold the office and approval of the proposed action was sought from the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Rajasthan. The petitioner has also assailed the validity of letter of approval dated 24.8.07 issued by the State Government and order dated 5.9.07 passed by the Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur declaring the post of the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Rupawas as vacant in pursuance of the approval granted by the State Government as aforesaid.

(2). Briefly stated the facts relevant for the adjudication of the controversy involved in the present writ petition are that the petitioner was elected as Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Rupawas in the month of January, 05. During his tenure as Sarpanch, a work of construction of gravel road from Bhundaya Mata to Jodhpur was undertaken by the Gram Panchayat under the SGRY-30% Scheme. It is alleged that violating the norms laid down by the State

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