Civic duty and responsibilities
Along with casting your vote in the democratic process, it is equally important to participate in the administrative affairs and development projects of the Grama Panchayat. As a good citizen, the key duties and responsibilities towards the Panchayat and society are outlined below.
1. Participate in Grama Sabhas
- Compulsorily attend the Grama Sabha meetings held in your ward.
- Highlight local development needs and submit project proposals.
- Assist the Grama Sabha in identifying eligible beneficiaries.
2. Timely Payment of Taxes
- Pay property tax, profession tax, and license fees to the Panchayat on time.
- Help improve local amenities by increasing own-source revenue.
- Avoid unauthorized constructions and encroachments.
3. Waste Management and Sanitation
- Promote source-level waste management and hand over plastic waste to Haritha Karma Sena.
- Refrain from dumping waste in public pathways or water bodies.
- Actively participate in the sanitation and health awareness programs of the Panchayat.
4. Protection and Monitoring of Public Assets
- Protect Panchayat-owned buildings, public roads, street lights, and drinking water projects without causing damage.
- Participate in Social Auditing to ensure the quality of development works.
- Remain vigilant to prevent the misuse of public assets of the Panchayat.
Remember: A local self-government region leaps towards complete development when responsibilities are fulfilled alongside rights.
Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala • Transparent and Efficient Governance
