LABH SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioners herein are all the elected office bearers of Gram Panchayat Saini Majra. On 28.01.2021, the Director-cum-Secretary, Department of Village Development and Panchayat, Punjab, has suspended them from the respective offices of Sarpanch and Panches in exercise of powers under Section 20 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1994 Act"). The correctness whereof has been assailed in this writ petition.

(2.) In the considered view of this Court, the following questions arise for consideration:

(3.) Question No.1:-