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Composition of Janpad Panchayat.-(l). Every Janpad Panchayat shall consist of the following:- (I) Members elected from the constituerlcles; 1[(ll) x x xl (!Il) Allmembers ofthe State LegislativeAssembly returned from the constituencies which wholly or partly fall within the block: Provided that a member ofthe State LegislativeAssemb- ly whose constituency wholly falls \vlthln an urban area shall not be a member of the said Janpad Panchayat: . . ~Provlded further that a Member of the State legislative Assembly who Is a member of the Janpad Panchayat. may nominate his representative, who possesses such qualifica- tions as may be prescnbed In this behalf, to attend the meeting of the Janpad Panchayat if he is unable to do so owing to absence, illness. or any.other cause.} 3[(iv) One-fifth of the Sarpanchas in the terrltonal area of the \ Janpad Panchayat by rotation for a period ofone year as the prescribed authority may r1etermlneby drawing lots: . Provided that a Sarpanch who is a member under this clause for one term shall not be ellgible to become a member for another term: Provided further that a Sarpanch who is member under this clause shall not be a member of the committees under Section 47.]. 4[(2), (3), (4),(5)and (6)x x xl . 5[(7) If any constituency fails to eiect a member. fresh election proceedings shall be commenced in such constituency within six 'months to fillthe seat: . Provided that further proceedings of election of President and Vice-President of Janpad Panchayat shall not be stayed pending the 'election of a member in accordance with this sub-section: Provided further that If any constituency again falls to elecl a member fresh election proceedings shall. not be commenced In such. constituency unless the State Election Commission is satisfied that Ihere is llkellhood of the constituency electing a member]. . Rules:- TheState Governmenthas madethe followingrules in exercise ofthe powersconferredby this sectlon.These Rules shalfbe found under Rules givenseparately. "PANCHAYAT MEMBERS (NOMINATION OFREPRESENTATNE) RULES, 1997"