Sarpanch cannot file writ petition or return or enter into compromise in his name on behalf of Gram Panchayat.

1. This petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been preferred by the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Salakhiya questioning the legality and validity of the order dated 12.7.2005 (Annexure-P/3) whereby the Prescribed Authority cum Deputy Director, Panchayat and Social Welfare, Raigarh has notified respondent No. 1 as Panchayat Secretary of Gram Panchayat, Salakhiya. The petitioner has also assailed the order (Annexure -P/1) dated 29.6.2005 issued by the petitioner herself appointing respondent No. 1 as Panchayat Karmi of the said Gram Panchayat. 2. No-one appeared for the p...