In the written statement filed on behalf of respondents No.1,2 and 4, it has been stated that the aforesaid Corrigendum was issued in order to bring the reservation in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (hereinafter referred to as `the Act') read with Rule 3 and 6 of the Punjab Reservation for the Offices of Sarpanches of Gram Panchayats and Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad Rules, 1994. It has been further stated that in the year 2003, the office of Sarpanch of Village Gram Panchayat Gehri was reserved for Scheduled Caste, therefore, this time the office of Sarpanch of this village was to be allotted for General Category. But when by mistake the office of Village Gram Panchayat was reserved for Scheduled Caste, then on a representation received by a number of residents of the village in this regard, the aforesaid Corrigendum was issued and the reservation of the office of Sarpanch was earmarked for General Category. This factual position has not been controverted by the counsel for the petitioner.
