Disqualification of Thiru K. Kuttiyandi, 3rd Ward Member, Pitchavaram Panchayat, Parankipettai Panchayat Union, Cuddalore District under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, through G.O. (D) No. 196, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (P.R.IV), dated 27th April 2010, notified the Governor of Tamil Nadu's decision that Thiru K. Kuttiyandi was disqualified from holding office as the 3rd Ward Member of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat. The disqualification arose because he had been absent from three consecutive Village Panchayat meetings held on and after 19th May 2008.
Purpose
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department published this notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary on 27th April 2010. It records an individual decision under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 concerning Thiru K. Kuttiyandi, the 3rd Ward Member of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat, Parankipettai Panchayat Union, Cuddalore District.
Reason for the proceedings
The proceedings concerned Thiru K. Kuttiyandi's absence from three consecutive meetings of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat. The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission was asked for its opinion as required by the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994.
The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission conducted an enquiry and examined:
- The register used to communicate meeting information and agendas.
- Records for meetings held on 19th May 2008, 27th June 2008, 15th July 2008 and 15th August 2008.
- Attendance registers for those meetings.
- The notice served under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994.
- A report from the Village Administrative Officer for Keelaperambai and Kanakkarapattu Villages in Chidambaram Taluk.
The enquiry confirmed that Thiru K. Kuttiyandi had gone to a foreign country and had not attended three consecutive Village Panchayat meetings. The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission therefore gave the opinion that he was disqualified from continuing as a Ward Member.
Decision
Under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, the Governor of Tamil Nadu decided that Thiru K. Kuttiyandi had become disqualified from holding the office of 3rd Ward Member of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat.
Key points are:
- The decision applies specifically to Thiru K. Kuttiyandi's elected office.
- The relevant absence was from three consecutive meetings held on and after 19th May 2008.
- The notification records disqualification from continuing as the 3rd Ward Member.
Who it affects
The notification directly affects Thiru K. Kuttiyandi and the administration and representation of the 3rd Ward of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat. It concerns membership of a Village Panchayat and does not set out any change to land ownership, land classification, planning permission or property records.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect ownership or purchase of land in Pitchavaram?
No property or land decision is contained in the notification. It deals only with the disqualification of the 3rd Ward Member of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat.
Why was Thiru K. Kuttiyandi disqualified?
He was disqualified because he had been absent from three consecutive meetings of Pitchavaram Village Panchayat held on and after 19th May 2008.
Was the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission consulted?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission conducted an enquiry, examined meeting and attendance records and other documents, and concluded that the member was disqualified from continuing in office.
Which government department published the decision?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department published it through G.O. (D) No. 196, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (P.R.IV), dated 27th April 2010.
