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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Qualification for membership

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 9 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with qualification for membership. Every person whose name is in the list of voters referred to in section 13 of the wards in a Panchayat shall, unless disqualified under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force, be qualified to be elected from any ward in that Panchayat: Provided that in the case of seats reserved

Every person whose name is in the list of voters referred to in section 13 of the wards in a Panchayat shall, unless disqualified under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force, be qualified to be elected from any ward in that Panchayat:

Provided that in the case of seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes or women, no person who is not a member of any of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes or is not a woman, as the case may be, shall be qualified to be elected to such seat.

Section 9, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Qualification for membership". Every person whose name is in the list of voters referred to in section 13 of the wards in a Panchayat shall, unless disqualified under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force, be qualified to be elected from any ward in that Panchayat: Provided that in the case of seats reserved

How do I find court cases under Section 9 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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