Section 23
Filling of casual vacancy in the office of Pradhan and of the member.
The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution and organisation of Panchayats as units of local self-Government in the rural areas of Manipur and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
(1) In the event of
occurrence of any vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise in the office of Pradhan
or of a member of a Gram Panchayat, the vacancy shall be filled by election in the manner prescribed.
(2) Every Pradhan and every Member elected to fill a casual vacancy, shall hold office for the remaining term of office of the person in whose place he is so elected:
Provided that no election for filling the casual vacancy shall be held if the vacancy is for a period of less than six months.
(2) Every Pradhan and every Member elected to fill a casual vacancy, shall hold office for the remaining term of office of the person in whose place he is so elected:
Provided that no election for filling the casual vacancy shall be held if the vacancy is for a period of less than six months.