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Motion of no confidence against Sarpanch and Deputy Sarpanch.— 47[(1)] Every Sarpanch or Deputy Sarpanch shall forthwith be deemed to have vacated his office if a resolution expressing want of confidence in him is passed by a majority of a total members of the Panchayat at a meeting specially convened for the purpose: Provided that no such 48[notice of motion of no-confidence] shall be taken into consideration unless it is signed by the majority of the Members: 49[Provided further that no notice of motion of no confidence shall be moved within six months after the meeting of Panchayat defeating the motion of no confidence.] 50[(2) The notice of no confidence motion shall be delivered to the Block Development Officer who shall convene a special meeting of the Panchayat to consider the no confidence motion within fifteen days from the receipt of the notice thereof. (3) A copy of notice of no confidence motion shall also be delivered to the Secretary of the Panchayat. (4) The procedure to be followed for such a special meeting shall be such as may be prescribed.]