In Brief
This appeal concerns the proper composition and quorum requirements of an intermediate-level Panchayat Samiti in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The key issue was whether the Member of Parliament representing the Union Territory should be counted as an ex-officio member when determining the total membership and the quorum for special meetings. The Court held that all members—both directly elected and ex-officio—must be included when calculating the two-thirds quorum requirement for special meetings. The Executive Officer's decision upholding this composition was affirmed, and the confidence motion proceedings that lacked proper quorum were quashed.
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