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Date: 2026-01-17 Category: Not Applicable State: Gujarat Country: India

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**Executive Summary** This notification from the Development Commissioner of Gujarat State, dated January 17, 2026, revises the total number of seats and reserved seats for Taluka Panchayats in Tapi District, due to a revision in the rural population of Songadh and the new Ukai Talukas. This revision is made in accordance with Section 10 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993. The notification amends a previous notification dated July 23, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Revised Seat Allocation:** * Taluka Panchayats listed in column 2 of the schedule shall have the specified number of members. * Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), and unreserved seats. * Reservation for women within each category (SC, ST, SEBC, General). * **Amendment to Previous Notification:** * The Notification of July 23, 2025, is amended, specifically concerning Songadh and the newly constituted Ukai Taluka Panchayats. * **Legal Basis:** * The revision is exercised under the powers of the State Government, as per Section 10 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Taluka Panchayats of Tapi District (Specifically Songadh and Ukai)** * **Impact:** The total number of seats and reserved seats within these panchayats are revised, altering the composition of the panchayat. * **Action Required:** Taluka Panchayats must adjust their composition and processes to reflect the revised seat allocation outlined in the schedule. **Stakeholder: Election Authorities** * **Impact:** They need to conduct elections or seat allocations based on the revised seat distribution. * **Action Required:** Update election plans and processes to align with the new seat allocations specified in the notification for Tapi district. **Stakeholder: Residents of Tapi District** * **Impact:** The revised seat allocation affects representation in local governance. * **Action Required:** Be aware of the new seat allocations in order to participate effectively in the electoral process.

Key Entities Referenced

Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993: The primary law under which the State Government exercises power to fix the number of seats and reserved seats in Taluka Panchayats. Tapi District: The specific location where the policy change regarding seat reservations in Taluka Panchayats is being implemented. Taluka Panchayats: The local government bodies whose seat distribution is being modified by this notification. Gujarat State: The state where the notification is applicable. Development Commissioner: The issuing authority for the notification regarding reservation of seats.
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Extra No. 7 © The Gujarat Government Gazette EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY Vol. LXVII ] SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 / PAUSHA 27, 1947 Separate paging is given to this part in order that it may be filed as a Separate Compilation. PART I-A CENTRAL SECTION Orders and Notifications (Other than those published in Part IV-B) under the Gujarat Local Boards, Village Panchayats, Municipal Boroughs, District Municipal, Primary Education and Local Fund Audit Acts. OFFICE OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER NOTIFICATION Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, 17th January, 2026 No. KPV-07-DC-ELC-L-4-TP-31-2026:- Vide Notification No. KPV-36-DC-ELC-L-4-TP-31-2025, dated 23rd July, 2025 the total number of members reservation for SC, ST, SEBC, number of unreserved seats, reservation for women belonging to each of the SCs, STs, SEBCs and number of women in unreserved categories (General) seats for Taluka Panchayats in respect of Tapi district have been notified. AS per Collector, Tapi letter no. ELC/Population details/wasi/4145/2026, dated: 8th January, 2026 Taluka wise the total rural population of Tapi district has been revised of Songadh, new constituted Ukai talukas and therefore, total number of seats and reserved seats has to be re-fixed and fixed as per provision of section 10 of the Gujarat Panchayat Act, 1993 (Guj. 18 of 1993). In exercise of the powers of the State Government under section 10 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 (Guj. 18 of 1993), conferred on me under Government Notification of Panchayats and Rural Housing Department No. KP/191 of 1994/DEL-1094-1246-J, dated 26/7/1994, I, Hitesh Koya, IAS, Development Commissioner, Gujarat State hereby in respect of Tapi District in Gujarat State, state that Taluka Panchayats shown in column 2 shall have total number of members, reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes and number of unreserved seats, reservation for women; for each of the SCs, STs, SEBCs and for women in unreserved categories (General) as shown in Schedule against the name of the panchayats in relevant column. The Notification of 23rd July, 2025 referred in para-1 stands and amended with Songadh and new constituted Ukai taluka panchayats being read as per this Notification. I-A Ex.-7 7-17-2 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX., 17-01-2026 [ PART I-A SCHEDULE Seats reserved for Seats reserved for women belonging to Name of Total Sr. Unreserved S.C. S.T. SEBC General Taluka No. of No. S. C. S. T. SEBC seats [out of [out of [out of [out of Panchayat Members (General) Col.(4)] Col.(5)] Col.(6)] Col.(7)] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 31 Tapi 1 Dolvan 2 Kukarmunda ***** 3 Nizar 4 Songadh 18 1 17 0 0 0 9 0 0 5 Uchchhal ***** 6 Ukai 16 1 15 0 0 1 7 0 0 7 Valod ***** 8 Vyara TOTAL 134 8 118 5 3 5 59 2 1 Place: Gandhinagar. HITESH KOYA, IAS, Date: 17th January, 2026. Development Commissioner Gujarat State, Gandhinagar. --------- Government Central Press, Gandhinagar.

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