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Constitution of Panchayat Samitis.— 2[(1) Every Panchayat Samiti shall consist of,— (a) members elected by direct one each from each electoral college in accordance with the provisions contained in section 58 and the rules in that behalf: Provided that, the ratio between the population of the territorial area of a Panchayat Samiti and the number of seats in such Panchayat Samiti to be filled in by election shall, as far as practicable, be the same throughout the State; (b) twenty per cent. of the total number of elected member or minimum one person, whichever is higher, having special knowledge or experience in respect of the administration of Zilla Parishads or Panchayat Samitis to be nominated by the Collector as nominated members: Provided that, the nominated members referred to in clause (b) shall have no right to,— (i) vote at any meeting of the Panchayat Samiti and committees of the Panchayat Samiti; and (ii) get elected as a Chairman or Deputy Chairman of a Panchayat Samiti or Chairperson of any of the committees of the Panchayat Samiti.] Provided that, the ratio between the population of the territorial area of a Panchayat Samiti and the number of seats in such Panchayat Samiti to be filled in by election shall, as far as practicable, be the same throughout the State.] 3* * * * * * 4[(3)(a) 5[ln general election, on the election of two-thirds or more of the number of members falling under 6* * * of sub-section (1), the names of these members together with their permanent addresses shall be published by the 7[State Election Commission] at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Government; and upon such publication the Panchayat Samiti shall be deemed to be duly constituted. In determining two-thirds of the number of members, a fraction shall be ignored :] Provided that, such publication shall not be deemed— (i) to preclude the completion of the election in any Block 8[and the publication likewise by the 9[State Election Commission] of the names and permanent addresses of the elected members as and when they are available; or] (ii) to affect the term of office of the members of the Panchayat Samiti under the Act]. 10* * * * * * 1 These words were inserted by Mah. 35 of 1963, s. 17. 2 Sub-section (1) was substituted by Mah. 17 of 2026, s. 5. 3 Sub-sections (2) and (2A) were deleted by Mah. 4 of 2002, s. 4, w.e.f. 31-10-2004. 4 This sub-section was substituted for the original by Mah. 22 of 1962, s. 4. 5 This portion was substituted for the portion beginning with words “The names of members” and ending with the words “deemed to have been constituted” by Mah. 9 of 1972, s. 5(a). 6 The words, brackets and letter “clause (f) of” were deleted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 52(2)(b). 7 These words were substituted for the word “Collector” by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 52(2)(a). 8 This portion was substituted for the word “or” by Mah. 9 of 1972, s. 5(b). 9 These words were substituted for the word “Collector” by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 52(2)(a). 10 Clause (b) was deleted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 52(2)(c). 1962 : Mah. V] The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat 57 Samitis Act, 1961 1[(3A) If in the general election, less than two-thirds of the total number of members are elected then, the State Election Commission shall not publish the names and permanent addresses of such elected members : Provided that, before coming into force of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis (Second Amendment) Act, 2016 (Mah. XXV of 2016), where less than fifty per cent. of the total number of members are elected and if the State Election Commission has published the names of such elected candidates, then such candidates shall have no right to claim and continue as members : Provided further that, in such case, the State Election Commission shall hold the fresh election of such Panchayat Samiti.] 2* * * * * * (5) The Block Development Officer shall be the Secretary, ex-officio, of the Panchayat Samiti.