PETITION TO CANCEL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BIHIA NAGAR PANCHAYAT CHAIRMAN

PETITION TO CANCEL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BIHIA NAGAR PANCHAYAT CHAIRMAN

20-NOV-ENG 20

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------------An important development in the political landscape of Bihiya Nagar Panchayat is currently the subject of discussion. A serious case has been filed with the State Election Commission, Patna, regarding the cancellation of the membership of the current Chairman of Bihiya, Sachin Kumar Gupta. This petition was submitted by Baijnath Prasad, son of Prashant Saraf, a resident of Bihiya, before the State Election Commission (SEC-Bihar Court) on September 26, 2025. The case number filed with the State Election Commission is 42/2025, and its next hearing has been scheduled for December 11, 2025.

In his petition, Baijnath Prasad accuses Chairman Sachin Kumar Gupta of deliberate negligence in the discharge of his duties. It is alleged that he has not been properly discharging his duties while in office, thereby affecting local public interest and the functioning of the Nagar Panchayat.

This case specifically falls under the provisions of Section 18(1) (g) of the Bihar Municipal Corporation Act, 2007. This section provides important guidelines regarding the disqualification of councilors and chairpersons of municipal corporations. This section clearly states that if a councilor or chairperson is found guilty in a criminal case and remains absconding for a period of six months or more, they may be disqualified from holding the office of councilor.

The allegations against Bihiya Chairman Sachin Kumar Gupta also fall within this serious nature. If the investigation proves that he has indeed not performed his duties and falls within the scope of Section 18(1) (g) of the Bihar Municipal Corporation Act, 2007, his membership could be seriously threatened.

Patna High Court advocate Abhay Kumar Pandey, an expert on Panchayati Raj/Municipal matters, stated that the Bihar State Election Commission will thoroughly investigate this matter, considering the statements of the learned advocates for the parties, all evidence, and legal aspects. The Commission's decision will not only directly impact the chairman's membership, but will also determine the political stability and future direction of the Bihiya Nagar Panchayat. Keep reading to see what interesting twists this case may take in the next hearing.