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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
R.K.PATTANAIK
Ugresan Kisan – Appellant
Versus
State Of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background information on the no confidence motion. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding the validity of the proceedings. (Para 4 , 6 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. court's analysis of the enquiry process. (Para 5 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. dismissal of the writ petition. (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
R.K. PATTANAIK, J.
1. Instant writ petition is filed by the petitioner assailing the action of the opposite parties and the show cause issued in connection with a no confidence motion initiated against him being the Sarpanch of Kendrikela GP under Bonaigarh Block in the district of Sundargarh as at Annexure-6 with respect to the enquiry report dated 19th February, 2025 and the impugned order dated 11th April, 2025 vide Annexure-7 and for a direction to hold an impartial enquiry vis-à-vis absence of the Ward Members of the GP duly communicated to opposite party No.4 by letters dated 5th October 2024 and 2nd November, 2024 at Annexure-2 series and to take appropriate action in accordance with law but within a reasonable period of time as stipulated by this Court on the grounds stated.
2. According to the pleading on record, the petitioner and fourteen other Ward Members were elected to the GP. T
The court affirmed the validity of a no confidence motion against a Sarpanch despite claims of procedural impropriety, ruling that the absence of quorum due to Ward Members' non-attendance justified ....
The court affirmed that compliance with statutory notice provisions in a no confidence motion was sufficient, and challenges based on alleged deficiencies or political motives were unsubstantiated.
Compliance with procedural laws in no-confidence motions under the Odisha Grama Panchayats Act is essential, though timing of notice receipt versus issuance holds significance in evaluating valid par....
The issuance of a notice for a no confidence motion must comply with statutory requirements, including accompanying resolutions; failure to show prejudice does not invalidate the process.
Procedural safeguards under Section 24 of the Odisha Gram Panchayat Act are mandatory for no-confidence motions; late notice receipt does not invalidate proceedings absent demonstrable prejudice.
The court ruled that compliance with procedural safeguards under the Odisha Gram Panchayat Act, 1964 is critical for no-confidence motions, affirming that minor deviations do not invalidate democrati....
The court held that a no confidence motion passed during a meeting convened without proper notice is invalid and nullifies the decision taken.
Compliance with procedural safeguards under Section 24 of the Odisha Gram Panchayat Act is crucial, but minor deviations that do not demonstrate prejudice may not invalidate no-confidence proceedings....
The mandatory and directory requirements of the notice under Section 24(2)(c) of the Orissa Grama Panchayats Act, 1964 must be fulfilled for the validity of a No Confidence Motion meeting.
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