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A Sarpanch or a Naib-Sarpanch shall be deemed to have vacated his office forthwith if a resolution expressing want of confidence in him is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the total number of Panches of Halqa Panchyat at a meeting specifically convened for the purpose in the prescribed manner on the following grounds :–– (i) Gross misconduct ; (ii) Neglect of duty ; (iii) Any disqualification prescribed under section 6 ; (iv) Failure to attend 1 [three consecutive meetings] of the Halqa Panchyat : Provided that failure to attend the meetings of the Halqa Panchayat shall not render him liable to removal if such failure is due to reasons beyond his control.