The correct answer is: E. All of the above
According to the Chhattisgarh Panchayati Raj Act, 1993 Article 13, the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat is elected indirectly in the following cases:
- When the Sarpanch tenders his resignation.
- When the Sarpanch is recalled.
- When the Sarpanch is dismissed.
- When the election of Sarpanch is pending.
The Sarpanch can tender his resignation by writing a letter to the District Panchayat Officer. The resignation will take effect from the date on which it is accepted by the District Panchayat Officer.
The Sarpanch can be recalled by a majority of the votes of the elected members of the Gram Panchayat. The recall petition must be signed by at least one-third of the elected members of the Gram Panchayat and must be submitted to the District Panchayat Officer. The District Panchayat Officer will then issue a notice to the Sarpanch and will hold a hearing on the recall petition. If the recall petition is successful, the Sarpanch will be removed from office and a new Sarpanch will be elected.
The Sarpanch can be dismissed by the State Government if he/she is found guilty of any of the following offences:
- Corruption
- Misconduct
- Inefficiency
- Negligence
- Abuse of power
If the Sarpanch is dismissed, the State Government will appoint a new Sarpanch.
The election of Sarpanch is pending when there is no Sarpanch in office. This can happen when the Sarpanch has resigned, been recalled, or dismissed. In this case, the District Panchayat Officer will hold an election to elect a new Sarpanch.