Akathethara
Grama Panchayat

1. Particulars of Organization, Functions, and Duties

Name: Akathethara Grama Panchayat, Palakkad District.
Mission: To provide basic amenities, implement poverty alleviation programs, and ensure local social justice and economic development.
Functions: Maintenance of village roads, street lighting, waste management, issuance of birth/death/marriage certificates, building permits, and welfare pension distribution.

2. Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

·         Secretary: Executive head; responsible for implementing resolutions and managing the office.Assistant Secretary / Junior Superintendent: Assists in administration and supervises section clerks.

·         President/Ward Members: Elected representatives responsible for policy decisions and development projects.

3. Procedure followed in Decision-making Process

·         Decisions are made through Gram Sabha meetings for local priority and Panchayat Committee meetings for final approvals.

·         Technical approvals are obtained from the Assistant Engineer (LSGD) for civil works.

4. Norms for Discharge of Functions

·         Functions are discharged according to the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and the Citizen's Charter published by the Panchayat.

5. Rules, Regulations, and Manuals Held

·         Kerala Panchayat (Building) Rules, 2019.

·         Kerala Panchayat Raj Act & Rules.

·         The RTI Act, 2005.

6. Statement of Categories of Documents Held

Registers: Birth, Death, Marriage, Property Tax, and Asset registers.
Files: Development project files, beneficiary lists, and minutes of committee meetings.

7. Arrangement for Public Consultation

·         Gram Sabha: Held at least four times a year in every ward to allow citizens to participate in planning.

·         Standing Committees: Public grievances can be raised through the respective ward members.

8. Boards, Councils, and Committees

·         Steering Committee: Chaired by the President.

·         Standing Committees: Finance, Development, Welfare, and Health/Education.

9. Directory of Officers and Employees

10. Monthly Remuneration of Officers

Salaries are paid as per the State Government Pay Revision orders. Detailed salary slips are maintained by the Stapana Software.

11. Budget Allocated and Expenditures

Details of the Annual Plan (Central/State Finance Commission Grants) and own fund collection (Tax/Fees).

12. Execution of Subsidy Programs

Implementation of PMAY (Housing), MGNREGS (Employment), and various agricultural subsidies.

13. Particulars of Recipients of Concessions

Beneficiary lists for welfare pensions and housing schemes are displayed on the LSGD Kerala Portal.

14. Information in Electronic Form

Information regarding Elected Members, tenders, and online certificates is available on the official LSGD Kerala website.

15. Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

·         Notice Boards at the Panchayat Office.

·         Official website and the "Sulekha" software for project tracking.

16. Names, Designations, and Other Particulars of PIOs

17. Other Information

The Panchayat updates the Citizen's Charter annually to reflect service delivery timelines.