Panchayat Disqualification Lawyer in Mayurbhanj
Advocate Debarchana Samal advises sarpanches and panchayat members in Mayurbhanj district facing disqualification proceedings, including two-child norm complaints under Section 25 of the Odisha Gram Panchayats Act, 1964, from the Collector's notice through any appeal.
Reviewed by Advocate Debarchana Samal, Bar Council of Odisha · Reg. No. O-1812/2023
Disqualification Proceedings
Panchayat Disqualification Matters Handled in Mayurbhanj
Two-Child Norm Complaints
Advising sarpanches and candidates facing complaints that they had more than two children as on the date of filing nomination, a recurring disqualification ground under Section 25.
Response to Collector's Notice
Preparing a written explanation in response to a notice issued by the Collector before disqualification proceedings under Section 25 proceed further.
Disqualification Inquiry Representation
Representation during the inquiry process before the Director of Panchayati Raj is asked to initiate formal disqualification.
Appeals Against Disqualification Orders
Challenging an adverse disqualification order through the appropriate appellate forum or the Odisha High Court.
Complainant-Side Representation
Advising a genuine complainant on how to raise a disqualification complaint against a sitting sarpanch or panchayat member before the Collector.
Mayurbhanj-Specific Guidance
Advice grounded in the specific procedures followed by Mayurbhanj district authorities in disqualification matters.
Serving Mayurbhanj
Disqualification Proceedings Under Section 25
Under the Odisha Gram Panchayats Act, 1964, as amended in 1994, a person contesting for Sarpanch or another panchayat office must not have more than two children as on the date of filing nomination. Violation of this norm is a real, recurring ground for disqualification proceedings under Section 25 of the Act.
Such proceedings have been reported in Mayurbhanj district in 2026, typically initiated by the Collector on a complaint, with a notice issued to the sarpanch to submit a written explanation before the Director of Panchayati Raj is asked to initiate formal disqualification.
We advise both sarpanches facing such notices and complainants seeking to raise a genuine eligibility concern, representing clients through the inquiry stage and any subsequent appeal.
Why Choose Us
Section 25 Familiarity
Working knowledge of disqualification grounds and procedure under the Odisha Gram Panchayats Act, 1964.
Prompt Response Drafting
Assisting with a well-documented written explanation to the Collector's notice within the time allowed.
Balanced Representation
Advising both office holders facing complaints and genuine complainants raising eligibility concerns.
Direct Representation
Advocate Debarchana Samal personally handles matters from the Collector's notice through any appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 25 of the Odisha Gram Panchayats Act and how does it apply in Mayurbhanj?
Section 25 of the Odisha Gram Panchayats Act, 1964 sets out grounds on which a sarpanch or other panchayat office holder can be disqualified, including having more than two children as on the date of filing nomination. Such proceedings have been reported in Mayurbhanj district in 2026, generally initiated by the Collector on receipt of a complaint.
What happens after a disqualification complaint is filed against a sarpanch in Mayurbhanj?
The Collector typically issues a notice to the sarpanch concerned, asking for a written explanation before deciding whether to refer the matter further. Depending on the response and evidence, the Director of Panchayati Raj may then be asked to initiate formal disqualification proceedings.
Can a sarpanch respond to a two-child norm complaint before disqualification is decided?
Yes, the sarpanch is generally given an opportunity to submit a written explanation to the Collector's notice before any further step is taken. Whether the explanation is accepted and the proceeding is dropped, or referred onward, depends on the specific facts and documentary evidence submitted.
Does disqualification under the two-child norm apply only to the date of the election?
The relevant date under the norm is generally the date of filing nomination for the office in question, not a later date. Whether a specific set of facts meets the disqualification threshold depends on the documentation available and is subject to the deciding authority's discretion.
Can a disqualification order be challenged?
Yes, an order of disqualification can generally be challenged through the appropriate appellate forum or by way of a writ petition before the Odisha High Court, depending on the stage at which the order was passed and the grounds available.
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