Madakkathara
Grama Panchayat

As participants in the system of governance, citizens possess rights, and it must be ensured that these are granted in a definite and precise manner. Actions contrary to this must be prevented, and the responsible upholding of civic rights must be implemented.

Citizens also have a duty to fulfill certain obligations and responsibilities towards society and the nation—collectively referred to as civic duties. It is the duty of a good citizen to discharge these obligations voluntarily.

• Show respect and obedience towards the Constitution and the fundamental values ​​of the nation; refrain from disrespect or violation; and cherish the values ​​of the national freedom struggle.
• Protect and maintain public property, and do not destroy it.
• Preserve historical and cultural assets.
• Protect and preserve natural resources, forests and wildlife, and ecological balance.
• Protect and uphold the status and dignity of women, and resist anti-women actions.
• Resist superstitions and regressive practices; foster a scientific temper, scientific awareness, and humanism; and rise towards individual and social excellence.
• Uphold the nation's sovereignty, unity, and integrity; foster communal harmony and mutual brotherhood; and stand ready to serve the nation in times of need..

• Participate in the Grama Sabha, play a direct role in the local governance process, and thereby give meaning to participatory democracy.
• Prevent tax evasion and ensure the local self-government institution's own revenue by paying tax dues accurately. Avoid any manipulation or excuses regarding tax payment.
• Assist Panchayat in development work. Assist in personal, material and financial resource mobilization and exertion..
• Actively participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Refrain from causing public nuisance, disrupting public life, or dumping waste in public places, and remain vigilant against such actions.
• Cooperate with the Panchayat in implementing activities such as sanitation, disease prevention, nutritional support, literacy promotion, legal awareness, and dispute resolution processes.
• Help make the social audit process meaningful.
• Engage in activities that foster social unity and participatory development, while opposing fundamentalism and sectarianism.
• Maintain vigilance against corruption and maladministration in accordance with the law, and ensure the democratic functioning of local self-government.
• Cooperate in the preservation of natural resources and public transport systems, while refraining from their misuse or exploitation.
• Promote and practice frugality, avoid extravagance and ostentation, and ensure participation in self-reliant initiatives.
• Unite against social evils such as alcoholism, drug abuse, the dowry system, violence against women, child labor, and discrimination against marginalized sections.
• Participate in environmental awareness initiatives and help ensure ecological balance.
• Cooperate in the accurate collection, compilation, and consolidation of statistical data; refrain from providing false information and resist the submission of such data.
• Assist in protecting and supporting victims of natural disasters.
• Cultivate habits of cooperation and saving.
• Willingly part with land required for development purposes and refrain from the unauthorized occupation of public land.
• Organize neighborhood groups, as well as self-help and mutual-aid groups. Refrain from anti-social behaviors such as spitting, defecating or urinating, consuming alcohol, or smoking in public places and on streets.
• Do not slaughter animals openly in public spaces. Avoid selling meat or meat scraps in an exposed manner or displaying them in a repulsive way.
• Ensure that pets and livestock receive necessary vaccinations on schedule and obtain the required licenses.
• Adhere to laws and regulations; do not violate them, nor instigate or assist others in doing so.
• Uphold gender equality and justice, and participate in activities that promote them.