Padmini Singha vs The State Of Assam

The Supreme Court held that the No Confidence Motion against the President of Masughat Gaon Panchayat was invalid as it was presided over by the Block Development Officer (BDO) without proper delegation of authority, violating Section 15(1) of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994. The Court emphasized that the Deputy Commissioner was required to convene the meeting, and the absence of such delegation rendered the proceedings void. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the No Confidence Motion, restoring the President's position.