Puthuppally Grama Panchayat

Citizen Charter 2025–26 – Brief Report

The Citizen Charter 2025–26 of Puthuppally Grama Panchayat is a guide explaining the Panchayat’s activities, services available to citizens, powers of the Grama Sabha, responsibilities of the Panchayat, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Its main objective is to strengthen the accountable relationship between the Panchayat and the people.

Major Development Responsibilities of the Panchayat

The Grama Panchayat is responsible for implementing development activities in various sectors. The major areas include:

• Agricultural development, promotion of farming, organic farming, and paddy cultivation.
• Animal husbandry, dairy development, and veterinary services.
• Fisheries and development of fish farming.
• Housing schemes for homeless and needy families.
• Drinking water supply and protection of water resources.
• Education, libraries, and literacy programmes.
• Healthcare, sanitation, and disease prevention.
• Social welfare and welfare programmes for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
• Poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment.
• Roads, public works, electrification, and development of public amenities.

Statutory Responsibilities of the Panchayat

The Panchayat is responsible for assessment and collection of taxes, protection of public places, issuing licences, formulation and implementation of development plans, and supervision of public services. The document also specifies that accounts, registers, audit reports, and other official records must be properly maintained.

Role of the Grama Sabha

The Grama Sabha is the basic unit of local self-government. Its major responsibilities include:

• Providing suggestions for development projects.
• Approving beneficiary lists.
• Assessing the quality of public services.
• Monitoring development activities.
• Participating in social audits.
• Creating awareness regarding sanitation, environmental protection, and public health.

Rights of Citizens

Every citizen has the right to:

• Receive services provided by the Panchayat.
• Participate in Grama Sabha meetings.
• Express opinions and suggestions regarding development activities.
• Exercise the Right to Information.
• Receive public services within the prescribed time limits.

Responsibilities of Citizens

The document also specifies important responsibilities for citizens:

• Actively participate in Grama Sabha meetings.
• Pay taxes and fees promptly.
• Protect public property.
• Maintain cleanliness and public health.
• Participate in environmental protection activities.
• Promote women’s safety, anti-drug activities, and social harmony.
• Cooperate in waste management and sanitation activities.

Social Responsibilities and Civic Duties

The document explains civic duties based on the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj system. It highlights the importance of protecting the environment and public property, promoting social harmony and gender equality, developing a scientific temper, and upholding democratic values.

Key Messages

• People’s participation is the foundation of Panchayat development.
• Effective functioning of Grama Sabhas is essential for the success of development programmes.
• Sustainable development can be achieved through cooperation between the Panchayat and the people.
• Along with rights, every citizen has the duty to fulfil their responsibilities.

Conclusion

The Citizen Charter 2025–26 of Puthuppally Grama Panchayat serves as a comprehensive guide for citizens regarding their rights, available services, responsibilities of the Panchayat, role of the Grama Sabha, and civic responsibilities. It is an important document for promoting people’s participation, transparency, accountability, social justice, and sustainable development in Puthuppally Grama Panchayat.