Bhubaneswar: The Collector and District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj has recommended disqualification proceedings against Ludu Surin, the Sarpanch of Ramchandrapur Gram Panchayat under Kaptipada Block, for allegedly violating provisions of the Odisha Gram Panchayat (OGP) Act, 1964 related to the two-child norm.

In a letter addressed to the Director of Panchayati Raj under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, the district administration stated that a grievance petition had been filed by one Rajkishore Nayak and others alleging that the Sarpanch had submitted incorrect information regarding her children while filing nomination papers for the panchayat elections.

Notices issued multiple times, Sarpanch allegedly failed to appear

According to the communication, multiple notices were issued to Ludu Surin asking her to appear before authorities for a hearing on the complaint. However, she allegedly failed to attend despite acknowledging receipt of the notices.

Following the complaint, reports were sought from the Block Development Officer (BDO), Kaptipada, the Medical Officer-in-Charge of Kaptipada Community Health Centre and the Block Education Officer to verify the status of her children.

Inquiry finds Sarpanch has four children

Based on the reports submitted by the BDO and the Medical Officer, the administration stated that it was ascertained that the Sarpanch has four children, of whom two were allegedly born after the commencement of the Odisha Gram Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 1994.

The Collector’s letter stated that another notice was issued to her on April 23, 2026, asking her to submit a written explanation along with supporting documents as to why action should not be initiated for her disqualification under Section 25(v) of the OGP Act, 1964. The administration said no reply had been received from her so far.

The district administration has now requested the Director of Panchayati Raj to take necessary steps for her disqualification in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Copies of the communication were also forwarded to the Sub-Collector, Kaptipada, and the BDO, Kaptipada, for information.