A village meeting, or Gram Sabha, has significant but not absolute authority over the final

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Oct 27, 2025 - 09:19
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A village meeting, or Gram Sabha, has significant but not absolute authority over the final

A village meeting, or Gram Sabha, has significant but not absolute authority over the final beneficiary list for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). While High Courts and the Supreme Court have upheld the Gram Sabha's role in local governance and identifying beneficiaries, its decisions are subject to legal scrutiny and the overall rules of the scheme. A village meeting's choice of beneficiaries for PMAY can be challenged in court, particularly if there are allegations of corruption or irregularities. Here's a breakdown of the courts' position on the Gram Sabha's powers regarding PMAY: