Proactive Disclosure
⚖️ Right to Information Act
Right to Information Act – Section 4(1)(a), (b)
Information voluntarily published by the Grama Panchayat
Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
The powers and duties of officers and employees of each District / Block / Grama Panchayat.
Duties of Officers
| Sl. No. | Officer / Employee | Duties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secretary | Powers and duties prescribed under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act. |
| 2 | Assistant Secretary | Powers and duties as per G.O.(MS) No. 218/2013/LSGD(EPA) dated 10/06/2013 and G.O.(MS) No. 147/2018/LSGD(EPA) dated 05/10/2018. |
| 3 | Junior Superintendent | Powers and duties as per LSGD Order No. 123/2009 dated 02/07/2009, KPR Act Section 184, and the relevant Office Order. |
| 4 | Accountant | Powers and duties as per LSGD Order No. 150/2009 dated 01/08/2009. |
| 5 | Senior Clerk | Duties and responsibilities relating to Plan, Property Tax, Permits, Civil Registration, Chief Cashier, Establishment, and Licences. |
| 6 | Clerk | Duties and responsibilities relating to Tax, Complaints, Enquiries, Certificates, Right to Information, Right to Service, Pension, and Cases. |
| 7 | Office Attendant | Safekeeping of files, issuing notices of meetings, tax collection, and dispatch. |
Sources of Funds Required for Projects
💰 Financial Sources for Projects
The financial resources required for the projects selected for implementation during the current financial year at the Panchayat level include various Government funds, shares of Local Self-Government Institutions, own funds, and other financial resources.
| No. | Source of Funds | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Plan Fund – General | |
| 02 | Plan Fund – SCP | |
| 03 | Finance Commission Grant | |
| 04 | K.L.G.S.D.P | |
| 05 | Central Funds | MGNREGS, Anganwadi Nutrition, etc. |
| 06 | District Panchayat | |
| 07 | Block Panchayat | |
| 08 | Suchitwa Mission | |
| 09 | Maintenance Fund | Road / Non-Road |
| 10 | Own Fund | Tax / Non-Tax Funds |
| 11 | General Purpose Fund | |
| 12 | CSR Funds | |
| 13 | Bank Loan | Housing Construction |
| 14 | MLA / MP Funds | |
| 15 | Kerala Budget Allocations |
💰 Financial Assistance
Various Financial Assistance Schemes
Information regarding various financial assistance schemes and benefits provided by the Local Self-Government Department of the Government of Kerala.
🏛️ Financial Assistance Schemes of the Local Self-Government Department, Government of Kerala
01. LIFE Housing Scheme
A scheme to provide safe housing to eligible homeless families.
02. Ashraya
A scheme providing assistance to eligible families who are among the most disadvantaged sections of society.
03. PMAY-Gramin
A scheme to provide houses to all homeless people in rural areas.
04. V.B.G. Ram G
Provides 100 days of employment per year to rural families willing to undertake unskilled manual work, with the objective of improving their livelihood opportunities.
05. Social Security Pensions
Social security pension benefits for eligible beneficiaries.
06. Unemployment Assistance
Financial assistance provided to eligible unemployed persons.
07. Marriage Financial Assistance for Daughters of Destitute Widows
08. Marriage Financial Assistance for Scheduled Castes
09. House Renovation
10. Scholarship for Students with Physical and Mental Challenges
11. Various Financial Assistance Schemes Implemented under the Annual Plan
12. President – Granting of Emergency Financial Assistance
📋 Method of Implementation of Various Schemes
Various schemes are implemented in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of Kerala from time to time.
The guidelines are available on the website:🌐 www.lsgkerala.gov.in .For detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria, benefits, and application procedures of various schemes, the respective guidelines should be consulted.
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