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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Resignation of member

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 44 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with resignation of member. A member of a Panchayat may resign his membership in writing under his hand addressed to the Sarpanch and his seat shall become vacant on the expiry of seven days from the date of the receipt of such resignation, unless within the said period of seven days he withdraws such resignation by writing un

A member of a Panchayat may resign his membership in writing under his hand addressed to the Sarpanch and his seat shall become vacant on the expiry of seven days from the date of the receipt of such resignation, unless within the said period of seven days he withdraws such resignation by writing under his hand addressed, to the Sarpanch:

Provided that no such resignation shall be taken cognizance of by the Sarpanch unless presented either by the resigning member himself or his signature duly attested by Notary Public or Gazetted Officer and he is satisfied about the genuineness of signature and voluntariliness of resignation.

Section 44, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 44

What does Section 44 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 44 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Resignation of member". A member of a Panchayat may resign his membership in writing under his hand addressed to the Sarpanch and his seat shall become vacant on the expiry of seven days from the date of the receipt of such resignation, unless within the said period of seven days he withdraws such resignation by writing un

How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

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When was the Goa Panchayat Raj Act enacted?

Goa Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1994 as Act 14 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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