West Bengal

West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973

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West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973; §§ 8–9 (Gram Sansad: 2/yr + annual Gram Sabha; 7-day notice)

45/100

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Sunshine Score

45/100

Weak

Methodology v0.1

Advance Notice	7 days
Public Comment	Not required
Closed Sessions	Not permitted
Minutes	Required
Recording	Not required
Remote Participation	Not allowed
Enforcement	Voidable, legislature exempt

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Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings

7 days

Online posting: Not required

Public Participation

Public Comment

Not required

Written Comment

Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation

Not allowed

Public Remote Comment

Not allowed

State Panchayati Raj Act does not address remote participation; gram sabha meetings are held in person at village level.

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Not permitted

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required

Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required

Broadcast Required

Enforcement

Violation Effect

Voidable

Standing to Sue

Any registered voter of the village (gram sabha member) may raise procedural concerns; elected members may petition the State Government or courts

Enforcement Body

State government (District Collector / CEO, Zilla Panchayat); courts; State Election Commission (for electoral compliance)

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