K G HARIKUMAR

 

Official Profile: Grama Panchayat Secretary

The Panchayat Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the Grama Panchayat and the government official vested with the complete charge of administrative affairs. This position comes under the Local Self Government Department (LSGD).

1. Personal / Official Information

  • Name of the Official: K. G. Harikumar
  • Official Designation: Grama Panchayat Secretary
  • Appointing Authority: Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala
  • Phone Number / Email: 9496158343

2. Appointment and Qualification

  • Mode of Appointment: Appointed either directly through competitive examinations conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) or through departmental promotion.
  • Basic Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university.

3. Key Responsibilities and Powers

The duties of a Grama Panchayat Secretary can be broadly classified into three categories:

A) Administrative Responsibilities

  • Office Control: Supervision of the panchayat office employees and management of day-to-day administrative activities.
  • Custody of Records: Safe preservation of the assets, files, and key registers of the panchayat.
  • Council Meetings: Taking necessary steps to convene meetings of the Panchayat Committee, Grama Sabhas, and Development Committees, and recording their minutes.

B) Financial Responsibilities

  • Fund Management: Ensuring that the panchayat's own funds and government grants are utilized legally.
  • Budget Preparation: Assisting the governing body in preparing the annual budget and development plans of the panchayat.
  • Disbursement Authority: Functioning as the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) for withdrawing money from the panchayat fund.

C) Statutory Services

The Secretary is the legal authority empowered to issue the following major certificates and licenses:

  • Registration of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
  • Building permits and occupancy certificates.
  • Trade licenses for commercial establishments (D&O License).
  • Approval and sanctioning of various welfare pensions and benefits.

4. Coordination Role

The primary objective of the Secretary is to legally implement the decisions taken by the Panchayat President and the governing body. The Secretary acts as a vital link between the State Government and the Local Self-Government institution.