{ "id": 2415, "slug": "arunachal-pradesh-panchayat-raj-act-1997", "title": "THE ARUNACHAL PRADESH PANCHAYAT RAJ ACT, 1997", "short_title": "Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1997", "act_number": "5", "act_year": 2001, "act_type": "STATE", "location": "Arunachal Pradesh", "law_status": "unknown", "enactment_date": "2001-04-13", "description": "Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1997", "preamble": "", "section_label": "Section", "sections": [ { "number": "1", "title": "An ACT", "chapter": null, "content": "(Act NO.5 of 2001) \nAN \nACT \n \nto replace the North East Frontier Agency Panchayat Raj Regulation, 1967 \n(Regulation No. 3 of 1967) relating to Panchayats by a comprehensive law. \n \nBE it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh in the Forty-eighth Year \nof the Republic of India as follows:-", "footnote": "5 of 2001; 3 of 1967", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 0 }, { "number": "2", "title": "CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY", "chapter": "CHAPTER I", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 10 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) This Act may be called th e ARUNACHAL PRADESH PANCHAYAT RAJ\nACT, 1997.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 20 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) It extends to the whole of the Arunachal Pradesh.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 30 }, { "number": "1", "title": "Section 1(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) It shall come into force on such da te as the Government may by notification,\nappoint and different dates may be appoint ed for different provisions of this Act\nand for different areas.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 40 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2", "chapter": null, "content": "In this Act, unless the c ontext otherwise, requires-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 50 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) Additional Deputy Commissioner' m eans the Additional Deputy Commissioner\nattached to the establishment of the Deputy Commissioner of a district;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 60 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) 'Adult' means a person, male or female , who has completed his or her 18 years on\nthe 1st January of the year in which the election takes place;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 70 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) 'Anchal Samiti' means an Anchal Samiti constituted under section 54;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 80 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) 'Block' means such area as may be declared by the Govern ment under section 53\nto be an Anchal Block;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 90 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(v)", "chapter": null, "content": "(v) 'Casual Vacancy' means a vacancy occurr ing otherwise than by efflux of time;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 100 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(vi)", "chapter": null, "content": "(vi) 'Circle Officer' means a Circ le Officer-In-Charge of a Circle;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 110 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(vii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(vii) 'Deputy Commissioner' means the Deputy Commissioner of a District;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 120 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(viii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(viii) 'District' means a district of the State of Arunachal Pradesh;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 130 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(ix)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ix) 'Extra Assistant Commissioner' means an Extra Assistant Commissioner-in-Charge\nof an Anchal Block /Anchal Samiti as constituted under Sections 53 and 54;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 140 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(x)", "chapter": null, "content": "(x) 'Government' means the Government of Arunachal Pradesh;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 150 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xi)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xi) 'Governor' means the Gover nor of Arunachal Pradesh;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 160 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xii) 'Gram Panchayat' means a Gram Pa nchayat constituted under Section 10;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 170 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xiii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xiii) 'Gram Sabha\" means a body consisting of persons registered in the Electoral Rolls\nrelating to a village comprised within the area of Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 180 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xiv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xiv) 'Notification' means a notification pu blished in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 190 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xv) 'Prescribed' means prescribed by rules made under this Act;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 200 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xvi)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xvi) 'Presiding Officer' means .an officer appointed by the Deputy Commissioner to\nconduct the election under this Act;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 210 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xvii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xvii) 'Village' means an area recognized to be a village at the commencement of this\nAct and includes any area which the Gove rnment may, by notification, declare to\nbe a village;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 220 }, { "number": "2", "title": "Section 2(xviii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(xviii) 'Zilla Parishad' means a Zilla Parishad constituted under Section 85.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": true, "sort_order": 230 }, { "number": "25", "title": "CHAPTER II - GRAM SABHA", "chapter": "CHAPTER II", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 240 }, { "number": "3", "title": "Section 3", "chapter": null, "content": "Subject to general orders of the Government the Gram Sabha shall meet from time to\ntime but six months shall not intervene between any two meetings.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 250 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4", "chapter": null, "content": "The Gram Panchayat shall prepare the agenda for discussion of the Gram Sabha and such\nmatters shall relate to the following, namely:-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 260 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) the annual statement of accounts of the Gram Panchayat, the report of\nadministration of the preceding financial year and the last audit note and replies if\nany made thereto;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 270 }, { "number": "4", "title": "Section 4(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) the report in respect of development programmes of the Gram Panchayat relating\nto the preceding year and development programmes proposed to be undertaken\nduring the current year.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 280 }, { "number": "5", "title": "Section 5", "chapter": null, "content": "Any resolution relating to the functions entr usted to the Gram Sabha under section 6 shall\nhave to be passed by a majority of votes of the members present and voting in the\nmeeting of the Gram Sabha", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 290 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6", "chapter": null, "content": "A Gram Sabha shall exercise th e following functions, namely:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 300 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) rendering assistance in the implementati on of development schemes pertaining to\nthe village;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 310 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Section 6(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) identification of beneficiaries for the implementation of development schemes\npertaining to the village;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 320 }, { "number": "6", "title": "Proviso to Section 6(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that incase the Gram Sabha fails to identify the beneficiaries within a\nreasonable time the Gram Panchayat can identify the beneficiaries\n(c) mobilize voluntary labour and contributions in kind or cash or both for the\ncommunity welfare programmes;\n(d) to promote adult education and fa mily welfare within the village;\n(e) promotion of unity and harmony among a ll sections of society in the village;\n(f) such other matters as may be prescribed,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 330 }, { "number": "7", "title": "Section 7", "chapter": null, "content": "Every meeting of Gram Sabha shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the concerned\nGram Panchayat and in his absence by a memb er of the Gram Panchayat to be chosen\nfrom amongst the members of the Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 340 }, { "number": "8", "title": "Section 8(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) The quorum for a meeting of the Gram Sabha shall be one-tenth of its total\nmembership.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 350 }, { "number": "8", "title": "Section 8(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) If at the time appointed for the m eeting a quorum is not present, the person\npresiding shall wait for thirty minutes, and if within such period, there is no\nquorum, the person presiding shall adjourn the meeting to the same time on the\nsame day in the following week. He shall similarly, after waiting for thirty\nminutes, adjourn the meeting if at any time after it has begun; attention is drawn\nto the want of a quorum. A notice of the m eeting so fixed shall be pasted in the\noffice of the Gram Panchayat. The business which could not be considered at the\nmeeting so postponed for want of quorum shall be brought before and disposed of\nat the meeting so fixed at any subsequent adjourned meeting at which there is a\nquorum.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 360 }, { "number": "38", "title": "CHAPTER III - GRAM PANCHAYAT", "chapter": "CHAPTER III", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 370 }, { "number": "9", "title": "Section 9(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to the general or spec ial order of the Government, the Deputy\nCommissioner may, if, in his opinion it is expedient to declare any area\ncomprising a village or group of villag es having a population of not less than\nthree hundred to be a Panchayat area, after previous publication, declare such area\nas a Panchayat area for the purposes of this Act:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 380 }, { "number": "9", "title": "Proviso to Section 9(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the Deputy Commissioner ma y, with the previous approval of the\nGovernment, declare any area comprising a villag e of group of villages having a population of\nless than three hundred as special cases, as Panchayat area for the purposes of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 390 }, { "number": "9", "title": "Section 9(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Deputy Commissioner may, at the\nrequest of the Gram Panchayat concerned-\n(i). increase the area of any Panchaya t area by including within such\nPanchayat area, any village or group of villages;\n(ii). diminish area of any Panchayat area by excluding from such Panchayat\narea, any village or group of villages;\n(iii). alter the name of any Panchayat area; or\n(iv). declare that any area ceases to be a Panchayat area.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 400 }, { "number": "9", "title": "Section 9(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) There shall be established a Gram Panc hayat in every Panchayat area declared as\nsuch under this section.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 410 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Gram Panchayat shall consist of such number of Members of the Gram Sabha\nor the Gram Sabhas as may be notified from time to time by the Deputy\nCommissioner, at the rate of one member for every hundred populations;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 420 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Proviso to Section 10(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that incase the population of a villa ge is less than one hundred and more than\nfifty then one member can be elected to represent that particular village;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 430 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Proviso to Section 10(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that in case the population is more than one hundred fifty but less than three\nhundred in a particular village or the group of villages, the number may be increased to two\nmembers.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 440 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The election of Gram Panchayat shall be held by ballot in accordance with such\nrules as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 450 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The term of office of the Gram Panchaya t shall be for five years from the date of\nnotification by the Deputy Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 460 }, { "number": "10", "title": "Section 10(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Deputy Commissioner shall publish; in the prescribed manner the name of\nmembers elected or deemed to have been duly elected.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 470 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) every voter shall have as many votes as there are members to be elected for the\nconstituency. No voter shall give more than one vote to anyone candidate", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 480 }, { "number": "11", "title": "Section 11(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act el ections to the Gram Panchayat shall be held\nby ballot in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 490 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election\nin every Gram Panchayat shall be reserved for women.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 500 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Section 12(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Deputy Commissioner shall by no tification determine the number of seats\nand constituency or constituencies in which seats are reserved under sub-section\n(1), above:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 510 }, { "number": "12", "title": "Proviso to Section 12(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the seat s reserved under sub-sections (1 ) and (2) shall be allotted by\nrotation to different constituencies in the Gram Panchayats in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 520 }, { "number": "13", "title": "Section 13", "chapter": null, "content": "Any person shall be disqualifie d for being chosen as, and for being a member of the Gram\nPanchayat if he suffers from any of the disqualifications specified under Section 57.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 530 }, { "number": "14", "title": "Section 14", "chapter": null, "content": "\"Casual Vacancy\" shall be filled up in th e same manner as specified under sub-section", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 540 }, { "number": "14", "title": "Section 14(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) of section 60 of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 550 }, { "number": "15", "title": "Section 15", "chapter": null, "content": "The Circle Officer or such other offi cer as shall be authorized by the Deputy\nCommissioner shall be the Member Secretary of the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 560 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every Gram Panchayat shall, at its first meeting at which a quorum is present,\nelect, in the prescribed ma nner, one of· its members to be the' Chairperson of the\nGram Panchayat and any dispute relatin g to the validity of the election of\nChairperson shall be made before the prescribed authority.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 570 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The meeting to be held under sub-sec tion (1) shall be conve ned by the prescribed\nauthority in the prescribed manner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 580 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of Chairperson of Gram\nPanchayats shall be reserved for women in different Gram Panchayats.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 590 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Deputy Commissioner shall, by no tification determine the number of seats\nand constituency or constituencies in which seats are reserved under sub-section", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 600 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) above:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 610 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Proviso to Section 16(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the seats so re served under this section sha ll be allotted by rotation to\ndifferent Gram Panchayat constituencies in the district.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 620 }, { "number": "16", "title": "Section 16(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The term of office of every Chairperson shall, save as otherwise provided in this\nAct cease on the expiry of his term of office as a member of the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 630 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Chairperson shall-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 640 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) be responsible for convening the me eting of Gram Sabha and preside over\nits meeting;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 650 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) be responsible for convening the meeting of Gram Panchayat and preside\nover its meetings;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 660 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) be responsible for the maintenance of the records of the Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 670 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) have the general responsibility for the fi nancial and executive\nadministration of the Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 680 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) exercise administrative supervision and control over the work of the staff\nof the Gram Panchayat and the officers and employees whose services\nmay be placed at the disposal of the Gram Panchayat by any other\nauthority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 690 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Section 17(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) for the transaction of business conne cted with this Act, or for the purpose\nof making any order authorized ther eby, exercise such powers, perform\nsuch functions and discharge such duties as may be exercised. Performed\nor discharged by the Gram Panchayat under this Act or the rules made\nthereunder;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 700 }, { "number": "17", "title": "Proviso to Section 17(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the Chairperson shall not exercise such power, perfor m such functions or\ndischarge such duties as may be required, by the rules made under this Act to be exercised,\nperformed or discharge by the Gram Panchayat at a meeting; and\n(g) exercise such other powers, perf orm such other functions and discharge\nsuch other duties as the Gram Panchayat may, by general or special\nresolution direct or as the Government may by rules made in this behalf,\nprescribe.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 710 }, { "number": "18", "title": "Section 18", "chapter": null, "content": "The Government may, by orde r, remove from office of Chairpersons or any other\nmember of a Gram Panchayat in the same manner as provided under section 64 of this\nAct.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 720 }, { "number": "19", "title": "Section 19", "chapter": null, "content": "If, in any occasion the circumstances so ar ises, and, the Government is so satisfied, it\nmay issue notification for cancellation of the Gram Panchayat constituency or\nconstituencies of any location(s) constituted earlier, and, the Government may also order\nfor cancellation or suspension of the election pr ocess, if any already undertaken\" for that\nconstituency or constituencies for electi on of Gram Panchayat Member(s) or Anchal\nSamiti Member{s} forthwith and such action shall not be questioned in any court of law.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 730 }, { "number": "20", "title": "Section 20(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every person whose name appears in the voters list relating to a constituency\nshall, subject to the other provisions of this Act, be entitled to vote, at any election\nwhich takes p1ace in that constituency wh ile the voters list remains in force and\nno person whose name does not appear in such voters list shall vote at any such\nelection.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 740 }, { "number": "20", "title": "Section 20(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No person shall vote at an election unde r this Act in more than one constituency\nor more than once in the same constituency and if he does so, all his votes shall be\ninvalid. List of voters", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 750 }, { "number": "21", "title": "Section 21(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) the electora l roll of the Gram\nPanchayat shall be deemed to be the list of voters for such Gram Panchayat\nConstituency.\n2) No amendment transposition or deletion of any entry in the electoral roll of the\nGram Panchayat made after the last date of making nominations for an election in\nany Gram Panchayat Constituency and before the completion of such election\nshall form part of the list of voters for such election for th e purpose of this\nsection.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 760 }, { "number": "21", "title": "Section 21(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Member Secretary of the Gram Panchayat or when there is no Member\nSecretary such officer as may be aut horized by the Deputy. Commissioner shall\nmaintain in the prescribed manner a list of voters for each Gram Panchayat\nConstituency. .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 770 }, { "number": "22", "title": "Section 22", "chapter": null, "content": "The members of a Gram Panchayat shall, sa ve as otherwise provided in this Act, hold\noffice for a term of five years.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 780 }, { "number": "23", "title": "Section 23", "chapter": null, "content": "The procedure at a meeting of the Gr am Panchayat shall be as prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 790 }, { "number": "24", "title": "Section 24(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A Gram Panchayat shall meet for the transaction of business at least once in two\nmonths at the office of the Gram Panchayat and at such time as the Chairperson\nmay determine.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 800 }, { "number": "24", "title": "Section 24(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Chairperson may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon the, written request\nof not less than one-third of the total number or members and on a date within\nfifteen days from the receipt of such request, call a special meeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 810 }, { "number": "24", "title": "Section 24(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Seven clear days notice of, an ordinary meeting and three clear days notice of a\nspecial meeting specifying the place, da te and time of such meeting and the\nbusiness to be transacted thereat, shall be given by the Chairperson of the Gram\nPanchayat to the members, and such offi cers as the Government may prescribe,\nand affix on the notice board of the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 820 }, { "number": "24", "title": "Section 24(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The officers to whom notice is given under sub-section (3) and other Government\nofficers having jurisdiction ove r the Panchayat area or a ny part thereof shall be\nentitled to attend every meeting of the Gram Panchayat and take part in the\nproceedings but shall not be entitled to vote.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 830 }, { "number": "24", "title": "Section 24(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) If the Chairperson fails to call a specia l meeting as provided in subsection (2), any\nmember so chosen by one-third of tota l number of members, may call such a\nmeeting for a day within fifteen days afte r such written reques t so received from\nsuch one-third of the total number of memb ers of the Gram Panchayat and to take\nsuch action as may be necessary to convene the meeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 840 }, { "number": "25", "title": "Section 25(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The quorum for a meeting of the Gram Panchayat shall be one-third of the total\nnumber of members. If at the time a ppointed for the meeting a quorum is not\npresent, the presiding authority shall wait for thirty minutes, and if within such\nperiod there is no quorum the presiding authority shall adjour n the meeting to\nsuch time on the following day or such future day as he may fix. He shall\nsimilarly after waiting for thirty minutes adjourn the meeting if at any time after it\nhas began; attention is drawn to the want of a quorum. A notice of the meeting so\nfixed shall be pasted in the office of the Gram Panchayat. The business which\ncould not be considered at the meeting so postponed for want of quorum shall be\nbrought before and disposed of at the m eeting so fixed or at any subsequent\nadjourned meeting at which there is a quorum.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 850 }, { "number": "25", "title": "Section 25(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Save as otherwise provided by or unde r this Act, at every meeting of Gram\nPanchayat, the Chairperson in the absen ce of him, the members present shall,\nchoose one from amongst themselves to provide for the occasion.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 860 }, { "number": "25", "title": "Section 25(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) All questions shall, unless otherwise specifically provid ed, be decided by a\nmajority of votes of the members presen t and voting. The Chairperson or person\npresiding, as the case may be unless he re frains from voting shall give his vote\nbefore declaring the number of votes for and against a question and in the case of\nequality of votes he may give his casting vote.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 870 }, { "number": "25", "title": "Section 25(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) No member of a Gram Panchayat shall vo te on, or take part in the discussion of,\nany question coming up for consideration at a meeting of a Gram Panchayat, jf\nthe question is one in which, apart form its general application to the public, he\nhas any pecuniary interest, and if the pe rson presiding has such an interest, he\nshall not preside over the meeting when· such question comes up for\nconsideration.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 880 }, { "number": "25", "title": "Section 25(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) If the person presiding is believed by any member present at the meeting to have\nany such pecuniary interest in any matter under discussion, and if a motion to that\neffect be carried, he shall not preside at the meeting during such discussion or\nvote on or take part in it. Any member of the Gram Panchayat may be chosen to\npreside at the meeting during the continuance of such discussion.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 890 }, { "number": "26", "title": "Section 26", "chapter": null, "content": "No resolution of a Gram Panchayat shall be modified or cancelled within six months after\nthe passing thereof, except by a resolution passed by not less than one-half of the total\nnumber of members at an ordinary or special meeting, notice whereof shall have been\ngiven fulfilling the requirement of sub-secti on (3) of section 24 setting forth fully the\nresolution which it is proposed to modify or cancel at such meeting and the motion or\nproposition for the modification or cancellation of such resolution.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 900 }, { "number": "27", "title": "Section 27(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Minutes shall be kept of the names of the members and of the officers, if any\npresent, and of the proceedings at each meeting of the Gram Panchayat and if any\nmember present at the meeting so desire s, of the name of the members voting\nrespectively for or against any resolution, in a book to be provided for the purpose\nand after they are read over and agreed to shall be signed by the Chairperson or\nperson presiding at such meeting, and shall at all reasonable times be open to\ninspection, by any member of the Gram Panchayat. Any person may inspect the\ncopy of the minutes of the meeting. The minute’s book shall always be kept in the\noffice of the Gram Panchayat and shall be in the custody of the Chairperson of the\nGram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 910 }, { "number": "27", "title": "Section 27(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A copy of every resolution passed by the Gram Panchayat shall within ten days\nfrom the date of meeting, be forwarde d by the Chairpers on to the Executive\nOfficer of Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 920 }, { "number": "28", "title": "Section 28(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any member may call the attention of the Chairperson to any neglect in the\nexecution of the Gram Panchayat work, to any waste of Gram Panchayat property\nor to the wants of any locality and may suggest any improvements which may\nappear desirable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 930 }, { "number": "28", "title": "Section 28(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every member shall have a right to move resolutions and to interpellate the\nChairperson on matters connected with the administration of the Gram Panchayat,\nsubject to such rules as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 940 }, { "number": "29", "title": "Section 29(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No disqualification of or defect in the election or appointment of any person\nacting as member, or as the Chairperson of the Gram Panchayat or Chairperson or\nmember of a committee of a Gram Panchayat constituted if any, under this Act\nShall be deemed to vitiate any act or proceeding of the Gram Panchayat or any\nsuch committee, as the case may be, in which such person has taken part\nwhenever the majority who were parties to such act or proceeding were entitled to\nact.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 950 }, { "number": "29", "title": "Section 29(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No resolution of a Gram Panchaya t or any committee of a Gram Panchayat\nconstituted under this Act shall be deem ed invalid on account of any irregularity\nin the service of notice upon any member, provided that the proceedings of the\nGram Panchayat or Committee were not pre]judicially affected by such\nirregularity.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 960 }, { "number": "29", "title": "Section 29(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Until the contrary is proved, every meeting of a Grall1 Panchayat or of a\ncommittee of a Gram Panchayat constituted if any under this Act in respect or\nproceedings whereof a minute have been made and signed in accordance with this\nAct shall be deemed to have been duly' convened and held and all the members of\nthe meeting shall be deemed to have been duly qualified, and where the\nproceedings are the proceedings of a committed, such committee shall be deemed\nto have been duly constituted and to have had the power to deal with matters\nreferred to in the minute.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 970 }, { "number": "29", "title": "Section 29(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) During any vacancy in a Gram Panchaya t or committee of a Gram Panchayat, the\ncontinuing members may act as if no vacancy had occurred.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 980 }, { "number": "30", "title": "Section 30", "chapter": null, "content": "The Gram Panchayat shall perform such of the assigned functions enumerated in\nSchedule I, subject to such condition as may be specified by the State Government from\ntime to time.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 990 }, { "number": "31", "title": "Section 31", "chapter": null, "content": "Where the State Government assigns any function to a Gram Panchayat under Section 30,\nor where it directs a Gram Panchayat to ma ke provision for any of the items enumerated\nin Schedule I, it may place such funds at the disposal of the Gram Panchayat as may be\nrequired for the due performance of such func tions or for making su ch provision, as the\ncase may be.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1000 }, { "number": "32", "title": "Section 32(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall erect any new struct ure or new building or make any addition to\nany structure or building in any area within the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayat\nexcept with the previous permission in writing of the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1010 }, { "number": "32", "title": "Section 32(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every person seeking permission under su b-section (1) shall make an application\nin writing to such authority, in such form, containing such particulars and on\npayment of such fee, not exceeding Rs.10 as may be prescribed;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1020 }, { "number": "32", "title": "Proviso to Section 32(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no permission under sub-section (1 ) shall be necessary for erection of any\nthatched structure, tin shed or tile shed without brick wall covering. an area not exceeding 750\nsquare feet;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1030 }, { "number": "32", "title": "Proviso to Section 32(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that the State Government may by order exempt any structure or\nbuilding or any class or structur es or buildings from the operat ion of the provisions of this\nSection.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1040 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) For the improvement of sanitation, a Gram Panchayat shall have the power to do\nall acts necessary for, and incidental t o, the same and in pa rticular and without\nprejudice to the generality of the fo regoing power, a Gram Panchayat may by\norder require the owner or occupier of any land or building within such\nreasonable period as may be specified in the notice served upon him and after\ntaking into consideration his financial position-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1050 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) to close, remove, alter, repair, cl eanse, disinfect or put in good order any\nlatrine, urinal water cl oset, drain, cesspool, or ot her receptable for filth,\nsullage, rubbish or refuse pertaining to such land or buildings, or to\nremove or alter any door or trap or construct any drain for any such\nlatrine, urinals or water-closet which opens on to a street or drain or to\nshut off such latrine, urinal or water closet by a sufficient roof or wall or\nfence from the view of persons passing by or dwelling in the\nneighborhood;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1060 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to cleanse, repair, cover, fill-up, drain off or remove water from a private\nwell, tank reservoir, pool, pit depres sion or excavation therein which may\nbe injurious to health or offensive to the neighborhood;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1070 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) to clear off any vegetation, under gr owth, prickly pear of shrub jungle\ntherefrom; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1080 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) to remove any dirt, dung, nightso il, manure or any obnoxious or offensive\nmatter therefrom and to cleanse the land or building;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1090 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Proviso to Section 33(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that a person on whom a notice has been served as aforesaid may, within thirty\ndays of receipt of such notice, appeal to the prescribed authority agai nst the order contained\ntherein whereupon the prescribed authority may st ay the operation of the order contained in the\nnotice till the disposal of the appeal and it may, after giving such notice of the appeal to the\nGram Panchayat concerned as may be prescribed, modify, set aside or confirm the order;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1100 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Proviso to Section 33(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that the prescr ibed authority shall, when it confirms or modifies the\norder contained in the notice after the expiry of the period mentioned therein fix a fresh period\nwithin which the order contained in the notice, as confirmed or modified by it, shall be carried\nout.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1110 }, { "number": "33", "title": "Section 33(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If the order contained in a notice served as aforesaid has 'not been set aside by the\nprescribed authority and if the person upon whom the notice has been served fails,\nwithout sufficient reason, to comply with the order in its or iginal form of the\norder as modified by the prescribed authority, within the time specified in the\nnotice or within the time fixed by the pres cribed authority, as the case may be, he\nshall be liable, on conviction by a magistra te, to a fine which may extend to five\nhundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1120 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to such conditions or restrict ions as may be prescribed, a Gram Panchayat\nshall have control over all public streets and waterways within its jurisdiction\nother than canals constructed, maintained or controlled by the Government, not\nbeing private property and not being under the control of the Central or State\nGovernment or, any local authority, and may do all things necessary for the\nmaintenance and repair thereof, and may-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1130 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) construct new bridges and culverts;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1140 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) divert or close any such public street, bridge or culvert;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1150 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) widen, open, enlarge or otherwise improve any such public street, bridge\nor culvert and with minimum damage to the neighboring fields, plants and\npreserve trees on the side of such street;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1160 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) deepen or otherwise improve such waterways;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1170 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) with the sanction of the State Gove rnment or with the sanction of such\nofficer or authority as the State Government may prescribe, undertake\nirrigation projects;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1180 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) trim hedges and branches of trees projecting on public streets;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1190 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) set apart, by public notice, any pub lic source of water supply for drinking\nor culinary purpose and likewise prohi bit all bathing, washing or other\nacts likely to pollute the source so set apart,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1200 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A Gram Panchayat may, by a notice in writing, require any person who has\ncaused obstruction or encroachment on or damage to any public st reet or drain or\nother property under the control and manageme nt of the said Gram Panchayat, to\nremove such damage as the case may be within the time to be specified in the\nnotice.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1210 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) If the obstruction or encroachment is not removed or damage is not repaired\nwithin the time so specified, the Gram Panchayat may. cause obstruction or\nencroachment to be removed or such damage to be repaired and the expenses of\nsuch removal or repair shall be recoverable from such person as arrears of land\nrevenue.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1220 }, { "number": "34", "title": "Section 34(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) For the purpose of removal of obstr uction or encroachment under subsection (3)\nthe Gram Panchayat may apply to th e Sub-Divisional Officer and the Sub-\nDivisional Officer shall, on such applic ation provide such help as may be\nnecessary for the removal of such obstruction or encroachment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1230 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A Gram Panchayat may, by written no tice, require the owne r of or the person\nhaving control over, a private water cour se, spring, tank, well or other place, the\nwater of which is used for drinking or culinary purpose after taking into\nconsideration his financial position, to take all or any of the following steps\nwithin a reasonable period to be specified in Such notice namely-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1240 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) to keep and maintain the same in good repair;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1250 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to clean the same, from time to time, of silt, refuse or decaying vegetation;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1260 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) to protect it from pollution; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1270 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) to prevent its use, if it has become so polluted as to be hazardous to the\npublic health;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1280 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Proviso to Section 35(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that a person upon whom a notice as aforesaid has been served may within\nthirty days from the date of receipt of the notic e, appeal to the prescribed authority against the\norder contained in the notice where upon the prescr ibed authority may stay the operation of the\norder contained in the notice till the disposal of the appeal and it may, after giving such notice of\nthe appeal to the Gram Panchayat concerned as may be prescribed modify, set aside or confirm\nthe order;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1290 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Proviso to Section 35(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that the prescribed authority shall when it confirms or modifies the order\ncontained in the notice after the expiry of the· period mentioned therein, fix a fresh period within\nwhich the order contained in the notice as confirmed or modified by it, shall be carried out.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1300 }, { "number": "35", "title": "Section 35(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If the order contained in a notice served as aforesaid has not been set aside by the\nprescribed authority and if the person upon whom the notice has been served fails,\nwithout sufficient reason, to comply with the order in its or iginal form or the\norder as modified by the prescribed authority, within the time specified in the\nnotice or within the time fixed by the pres cribed authority, as the case may be, he\nshall be liable, on conviction by a Magistra te, to a fine which may extend to five\nhundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1310 }, { "number": "36", "title": "Section 36(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A Gram Panchayat may, by written noti ce, require the owner or occupier of any\nland or premises, containing a tank or sim ilar deposit of water, after taking into\nconsideration his financial position, not to allow water hyacinth or any other weed\nwhich may pollute water to grow there and lo eradicate the same there from\nwithin such reasonable period as may be specified in the notice:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1320 }, { "number": "36", "title": "Proviso to Section 36(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that a person on whom a notice as afor esaid has been served may within thirty\ndays from the date of receipt of the notice, appeal to the prescribed authority and it may stay the\noperation of the order contained in the notice tillI the disposal of the appeal and it may, after\ngiving such notice of the appeal to the Gram Panchayat concerned as may be prescribed, modify,\nset aside or confirm the order:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1330 }, { "number": "36", "title": "Proviso to Section 36(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that the prescribed authority shall when it confirms or modifies the order\ncontained in the notice after the expiry of the period mentioned therein, fix a fresh period within\nwhich the order contained the notice, as confirmed or modified by it, shall be carried out.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1340 }, { "number": "36", "title": "Section 36(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If the order contained in a notice served as aforesaid has not been set aside by the\nprescribed authority and if the owner or occupier upon whom the notice has been\nserved fails, without sufficient reason, to comply with the or der in its original\nform or the order as modified by the prescribed authority, within the time as\nspecified in the notice or within the time fixed by the prescribed authority as the\ncase may be, he shall be liable, on convi ction by a Magistrate, to a fine which\nmay extend to two hundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1350 }, { "number": "37", "title": "Section 37", "chapter": null, "content": "In the event of an outbreak of cholera or any other water borne inf ectious disease in any\nlocality situated within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat, the\nChairperson, or any other person authorized by the Chairperson may, during the\ncontinuance if the outbreak, without notice an d at any time, inspect and disinfect any\nwell, tank or other place from which water is, or is likely to be, ta ken for the purpose of\ndrinking and may further take su ch steps as he may deem f it to prevent the drawing of\nwater therefrom.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1360 }, { "number": "38", "title": "Section 38", "chapter": null, "content": "If any work required to be done by an order contained in a notice served under sections\n33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 is not executed within the period specified in the notice or where an\nappeal is made to the prescribed authority in the appeal, the Gram Panchayat may, in the\nabsence of satisfactory grounds for non-compli ance cause such work to be carried out\nand the cost of carrying out such work shall be recoverable as an arrear of land revenue\nfrom the person on whom the notice was served.\nPROPERTY AND FUND OF GRAM PANCHAYAT", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1370 }, { "number": "39", "title": "Section 39", "chapter": null, "content": "A Gram Panchayat may have power to acquire , hold and dispose of property and to enter\ninto contracts.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1380 }, { "number": "39", "title": "Proviso to Section 39", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that in all cases of acquisition or disposal of immovable property, the Gram\nPanchayat shall obtain the prior approval of the State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1390 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Section 40", "chapter": null, "content": "Subject to such restrictions or conditions as the State Government may think fit and\nproper, all or any properties of the nature sp ecified below, and situated within the local\nlimits of a Gram Panchayat shall vest in and belong to the Gram Panchayat concerned\nand shall be under its direction, management and control and shall be held and applied\nfor the purpose of this Act-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1400 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Section 40(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) all public buildings constructed an d maintained out of the funds of the\nGram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1410 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Section 40(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) all public roads which have been constructed and maintained out of the\nfunds of the Gram Panchayat and the stones and other materials thereof\nand also trees, erection materials, implements and things provided for such\nroads; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1420 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Section 40(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) all lands and other properties mo vable or immovable transferred to the\nGram Panchayat by the State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1430 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Section 40(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The State Government may, by notificat ion, exclude any street, bridge or drain\nfrom the operation of this Act or of any specified section of this Act:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1440 }, { "number": "40", "title": "Proviso to Section 40(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that, if the cost of the construction of the work shall have been paid from the\nGram Panchayat Fund, such work shall not be ex cluded from the operation of this Act or any\nspecified section of this Act except after consider ation of the views of the Gram Panchayat at a\nmeeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1450 }, { "number": "41", "title": "Section 41", "chapter": null, "content": "The State Government may allocate to a Gram Panchayat any publ ic property situated\nwithin its local jurisdiction, and thereupon such property shall vest in and come under the\ncontrol of the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1460 }, { "number": "42", "title": "Section 42(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Where a Gram Panchayat requires land for carrying out any of the purposes of\nthis Act it may negotiate with person or persons having interest in the said land\nand if it fails to reach an agreement, it may make an application in the manner.\nprescribed to the Deputy Commissioner of the district for the acquisition of the\nland and the Deputy Commissioner may, if he is satisfied that the land is required\nfor public purpose, take steps to acquire the land under any law for the time being\nin force for acquisition of land and such land shall, on acquisi tion, vest in the\nGram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1470 }, { "number": "42", "title": "Section 42(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Subject to such conditions as may be imposed and any special reservation as may\nbe made by the Government, the manage ment of all public property, markets,\nfairs and ferries or such portion thereof as are held upon public land as are\nmaintained by the Government within the local limits of Gram may be entrusted\nto the Gram Panchayat concerned and th ereupon such public property, markets,\nfairs and ferries shall be managed and regulated by the Gram Panchayat\nconcerned which shall receive, to the credit of the Gram Panchayat Fund, all dues\nlevied or imposed by it in respect thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1480 }, { "number": "43", "title": "Section 43", "chapter": null, "content": "A Gram Panchayat, with the sanction of the prescribed authority may borrow money\nfrom any autonomous body in the State or, fr om the Central Government or from the\nbanks or other financial institutions for furtherance of its objectives on the basis of such\nspecific schemes as may be drawn up by the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1490 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) For every Gram Panchayat there shall be constituted a Gram Panchayat Fund\nbearing the name of the Gram Panchayat and there shall be placed to the credit\nthereof-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1500 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) contributions and grants, if a ny made by the Central or the State\nGovernment including grants-in-aid fr om the Consolidated Fund of the\nState based on the reco mmendation of the Stat e Finance Commission\nconstituted under this Act;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1510 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) contribution and grants, if any made by the Zilla Parishad, Anchal Samiti\nor any other local authority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1520 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) loans, if any, granted by the Stat e Government or the Central Government\nor institutions with prior approval of the State Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1530 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) Sums on account of taxes, rates, dutie s, tolls and fees if any, authorized to\nbe levied and received with the approval of the Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1540 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) Any receipts as may be authorized by the Government in respect of any\nschools, hospitals, dispensaries, buildings, institutions or works vested in,\nconstructed by or placed under the cont rol and management of the Gram\nPanchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1550 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) such fines and penalties imposed and realized under the pr ovisions of this\nAct as may be prescribed; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1560 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) and such other sums as may be authorized by the Government to be\nreceived by the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1570 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every Gram Panchayat shall set apar t and apply annually such sum as may be\nrequired to meet the cost of its own administration including the payment of\nsalary allowances, provident fund and gratuity to its officers and employees if any\nengaged.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1580 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Every Gram Panchayat shall gave the pow er to open such account as it thinks fit\nfor carrying out the purposes of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1590 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Gram Panchayat Fund shall be vested in the Gram Panchayat and the amount\nstanding to the credit of the Fund shall be kept in such custody as the State\nGovernment may, from time to time, direct.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1600 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) Subject to such general control as th e Gram Panchayat may exercise form time to\ntime, all orders for payment from the Gram Panchayat Fund shall be signed by the\nMember Secretary.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1610 }, { "number": "44", "title": "Section 44(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) The Gram, Panchayat Fund shall be operated in such manner as may be\nprescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1620 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, a Gram Panchayat may\nimpose yearly, on lands and buildings within the local limits of its jurisdiction, a\ntax at such rate as may be prescribed on the annual value of such lands and\nbuildings to be paid by the owners and occupiers thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1630 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The following lands and buildings shall be exempted from imposition of tax\nunder sub-section (1) namely-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1640 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) lands and buildings, the annual value of which is not more than such limit\nas may be prescribed;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1650 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) lands and buildings belonging to a lo cal authority and used or intended to\nbe used exclusively for a public pur pose and not used or intended to be\nused for purposes of profit;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1660 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(2)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) lands and buildings- used exclus ively for religious, educational or\ncharitable purposes; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1670 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(2)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) lands and buildings owned by th e Central or State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1680 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The State Government may, by notification, exempt either wholly or in part al'1Y\nother class of properties or classes of pr operties specified in the notification from\nthe taxes or rates on duties leviable under this Section.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1690 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Subject to such rules, restrictions an d conditions as maybe made in this behalf, a\nGram Panchayat may with the prior approval of the Government levy-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1700 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(4)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) on all transfers of immovable propert y situated within the local limits of\nthe Gram Panchayat, a duty in the sh ape of an additional stamp duty at\nsuch rate as may be prescribed th e amount of the consideration for the\nsale, the value of the pr operty in the case of a gi ft, the amount secured by\nthe mortgage, the value of the property of the greater value in the case of\nexchange, or the value of rent for the fi rst ten years in the case of a lease,\nas set forth in the instrument; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1710 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(4)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) a duty in the shape of an additional stamp duty at such rate as may be\nprescribed on all payments for admission to any entertainment..", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1720 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Section 45(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The State Government may make rules for regulating the collection of the duty on\ntransfers of immovable property and dut y on entertainment referred to in sub-\n'section (4), the payment thereof to the Gram Panchayat and the deduction of any\nexpense incurred by the State Government in the collection thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1730 }, { "number": "45", "title": "Explanation to Section 45(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "Explanation: In this section-\n(a) \"annual value\" in relation to any land or buildings, means an amount not\nexceeding six· per centum of the market value of such land and building\nestimated in the prescribed manner;\n(b) \"entertainment\" includes any exhibition, cinematograph exhibition,\nperformance, amusement, games or sports to which persons are admitted\non payment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1740 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to the a pproval of the Government, a Gram Panchayat may levy the\nfollowing fees, rates ,and tolls as may be notified by the Government from time to\ntime-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1750 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) a fee for providing sani tary arrangements at such places of worship or\npilgrimage, fairs and melas within its jurisdiction as may be specified by\nthe State Government by notification published in the manner prescribed;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1760 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) a water rate, where arrangement for the supply of water for drinking,\nirrigation or any other pu rpose is made by the Gram Panchayat within its\njurisdiction;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1770 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) a lighting rate, where arrangement for lighting of public streets and places\nis made by the Gram Panchayat within its jurisdiction;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1780 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) a conservancy rate, where arra ngement for cleaning private latrines,\nurinals and cesspools is made by the Gram Panchayat within its\njurisdiction;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1790 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(v)", "chapter": null, "content": "(v) fees on license for running trade, wh olesale or retail within the jurisdiction\nof the Gram Panchayat unless such li cense or such trade is prohibited\nunder any law for the time being in force;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1800 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(1)(vi)", "chapter": null, "content": "(vi) tolls on persons, vehicles or animal s or any class of them at any toll bar\nwhich is established by the Gram Pancha yat on any road or bridge vested\nin or under the management of the. Gr am Panchayat; and tolls in respect\nof any ferry established by or un der the management of the Gram\nPanchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1810 }, { "number": "46", "title": "Section 46(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Gram Panchayat shall not undertak e registration of vehi cles or levy fees\ntherefore and shall not provi de sanitary arrangement at places of worship or\npilgrimage, fairs and melas within its jurisdiction or levy fees therefore if such\nvehicle has already been registered by any other authority under any law for the\ntime being in force or if such provision fo r sanitary arrangement has already been\nmade by any other local authority or by the State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1820 }, { "number": "47", "title": "Section 47", "chapter": null, "content": "An appeal shall lie against any order ma de by Gram Panchayat imposing tax or laving\nrate, fee or toll in such manner as may be pr escribed before the prescribed authority and\nthe decision of the prescribed authority in appeal shall be final.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1830 }, { "number": "48", "title": "Section 48", "chapter": null, "content": "All dues on' account of taxes, rates, tolls or fees payable to Gram Panchayat under this\nAct shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1840 }, { "number": "49", "title": "Section 49(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The State Government may remit the whole or part of any /tax imposed or rate,\ntoll or fee levied by a Gram Panchaya t in respect of a ny period after the\ncommencement of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1850 }, { "number": "49", "title": "Section 49(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The power exercisable by the State G overnment under sub-section (1) shall also\nbe exercisable either generally or in any specified area by the prescribed authority\nunder such circumstances as the State Government may prescribe.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1860 }, { "number": "49", "title": "Section 49(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) A Gram Panchayat may, by resolution and under such circumstances as may be\nprescribed, remit the whole or part of any such tax, ra te, toll or fee imposed or\nlevied by it provided that no such resoluti on shall take effect unless it is approved\nby the prescribed authority.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1870 }, { "number": "49", "title": "Section 49(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Where any tax, rate, to ll or fee has been remitte d under the section, any sum\nrealized from any person on account of tax, rate, toll or fee so remitted, shall be\nrefunded to him by the Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1880 }, { "number": "50", "title": "Section 50(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Chairperson of every Gram Panc hayat shall at such ti me and in such manner\nas may be prescribed cause to be prepared in each year a budget of its estimated\nincome and expenditure for the following year and shall place the budget for\npassing in the meeting of the Gram Panchayat to be convened for the purpose and\nshall submit the budget to the Anchal Sam iti having jurisdiction over the area or\nthe Gram.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1890 }, { "number": "50", "title": "Section 50(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Anchal Samiti may, within such time as may be prescribed, either approve\nthe budget or return it to the Gram Panc hayat for such modifications as it may\ndirect. On such modificati ons being made the budget shall be resubmitted, within\nsuch time as may be prescribed for approval of the Anchal Samiti. If approval of\nthe Anchal Samiti is not received by the Gram Panchayat within two months or\nby the last date of the year, whichever is earlier the budget shall be deemed to be\napproved by the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1900 }, { "number": "50", "title": "Section 50(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No expenditure shall be incurred unless the budget is approved by the Anchal\nSamiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1910 }, { "number": "50", "title": "Section 50(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) If before such date as may be pres cribed a Gram Panchayat fails to submit the\nbudget to the Anchal Samiti, the prescr ibed authority may call upon the Gram\nPanchayat to furnish such information as it may require and may prepare the\nbudget as required under sub section (1) a nd submit it to the Anchal Samiti for\napproval and the budget so prepared by the pr escribed authority shall have effect\nas if it had been passed by the Gram Panc hayat, and the prescribed authority shall\nsubmit it to the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1920 }, { "number": "50", "title": "Section 50(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) On receipt of the budget from the prescribed authority under sub- section (4) the\nAnchal Samiti shall approve the budget with such modification as deemed\nnecessary and return it to the prescribed authority for onward transmission to the\nGram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1930 }, { "number": "51", "title": "Section 51", "chapter": null, "content": "A Gram Panchayat may prepare in each year a supplementary estimate providing for any\nmodification of its budget and submit it to the Anchal Samiti for approval within such\ntime and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1940 }, { "number": "52", "title": "Section 52", "chapter": null, "content": "Every Gram Panchayat shall keep accounts of its income and expenditure in such manner\nand in such form as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1950 }, { "number": "197", "title": "CHAPTER IV - ANCHAL SAMITI", "chapter": "CHAPTER IV", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1960 }, { "number": "53", "title": "Section 53", "chapter": null, "content": "Tile Government may, by notif ication, declare such contiguous areas in a district as it\ndeems fit, to be an Anchal Block for the pur poses of this Act and may specify the Gram\nPanchayats in the Anchal Block;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1970 }, { "number": "53", "title": "Proviso to Section 53", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no area included in a Muni cipality, Town Committee or Cantonment\nconstituted -under any law for the time being in force shall be included in an Anchal Block.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1980 }, { "number": "54", "title": "Section 54(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may by notification constitute an Anchal Samiti for an Anchal\nBlock with effect from such date as may be specified therein.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 1990 }, { "number": "54", "title": "Section 54(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every Anchal Samiti shall, by the name of the Anchal Block for which it is\nconstituted, be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seat\nwith power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to enter into contracts\nand shall by its corporate name sue and be sued:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2000 }, { "number": "54", "title": "Proviso to Section 54(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that in case of creation of a new Anchal Samiti by bifurcation of any existing\nAnchal Samiti or Samitis this shall be resolv ed by not less than two third majority of total\nnumber of members of Anchal Samiti or Sam itis concerned which shall duly be passed by the\nZilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2010 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may, after consu ltation with an Anchal Samiti or Samitis\nconcerned, at any time, by notification-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2020 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) include any village or part of a vi llage within the limits of an Anchal\nBlock;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2030 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) exclude any village or part of a village from the limits of an Anchal Block; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2040 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) amalgamate two or more Anch al Blocks into a single Block.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2050 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Where, by notification under sub-section (i) any village or part of village is\nincluded within the limits of an Anchal Block, the jurisdiction of the Anchal\nSamiti established for that Block shall extend to such village or part which shall,\nunless the Government otherwise directs, become subject to all notification, rules,\nbye-laws and orders made under this Act or any other law in for ce in that Anchal\nBlock.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2060 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Where, by a notification under sub-section (1) any village or part of a village is\nexcluded from the limits of an Anchal Block, the jurisdiction of the Anchal Samiti\nestablished for that Block over such vill age or part shall thereupon cease and all\nnotification, rules, by-laws and orders made under this Act or any other law in\nforce in that block shall cease to apply to that village or part, as the case may be.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2070 }, { "number": "55", "title": "Section 55(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Where, by a notification under sub-section (i), two or more Anchal Blocks are\namalgamated into a single block, the Gove rnment may make such incidental and\nconsequential orders as may be necessary for effecting such amalgamation.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2080 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56", "chapter": null, "content": "Every Anchal Samiti shall consist of-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2090 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) One member directly elected fr om each Gram Panc hayat territorial\nconstituency in the manner prescribed;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2100 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) The members of the Parliament and the members of the Legislative\nAssembly of the State representing c onstituencies which comprise wholly\nor partly the Anchal Samiti, ex-officio;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2110 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) The Chairperson of all the Gram Pa nchayats falling within the jurisdiction\nof the Anchal Samiti, ex-officio;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2120 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) One Circle Officer or one Extr a Assistant Commissioner of the Sub -\nDivision in which the Anchal Samiti is situated, ex-officio;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2130 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) The Deputy Commissioner may a ppoint such officers as ex-officio\nmembers of an Anchal Samiti as may be deemed necessary;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2140 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Section 56(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) One representative elected, in the prescribed manner, by the Chairman of\nthe co-operative societies situated w ithin the Anchal Block from amongst\nthemselves, ex-officio;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2150 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Proviso to Section 56(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the persons so appointed as ex -officio member under clau ses (b), (c), (d),\n(e), and (f) above shall have the right to attend the, meetings of the Anchal Samiti and take part\nin the proceedings thereof but shall not be en titled to vote and contest in the election of\nChairperson of Anchal Samiti.\n(g) Not less than one-third of the total numbers of seats to be filled by direct\nelection in every Anchal Samiti shall be reserved for women;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2160 }, { "number": "56", "title": "Proviso to Section 56(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the seats so re served under this section sha ll be allotted by rotation to\ndifferent constituencies of Anchal Samiti.\n(h) The Deputy Commissioner shall by notification determine the number of\nseats so reserved under clauses (g) above .\n(i) All members of the Anchal Samiti, whether or not elected directly, shall\nhave the right to vote in the meeting of Anchal Samiti except for election\nand removal of Chairperson of Anchal Samiti, for which purpose only\ndirectly elected members may vote.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2170 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57", "chapter": null, "content": "A person shall be disqualified for being c hosen as, and for being a member of the Gram\nPanchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad if he:-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2180 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) is not a citize n of India or .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2190 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) is not twenty one years of age; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2200 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) has been dismissed form the services of Central or any state\nGovernment or Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad\nor any other local authority for mi sconduct, unless a period of five\nyears has elapsed from such dismissal; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2210 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) if he is in the service of or holds any office of profit under the\nCentral Government or any state Government or autonomous body\nor any Zilla Parishad/Anchal Samiti or any Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2220 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) has directly or indirectly any share or monetary interest in any\nwork done by, or to,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2230 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) the Gram Panchayat/Anchal Samiti/Zilla Parishad or in any\ncontract or employment with, unde r, by or on behalf of the Gram\nPanchayat Anchal Samiti Zilla Parishad; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2240 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) is an un discharged insolvent; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2250 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(h)", "chapter": null, "content": "(h) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent Court;\nor (i) has been convicted by a criminal court of any offence\ninvolving moral turpitude and se ntenced to imprisonment for not\nless than six months and five years have not elapsed since his\nrelease;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2260 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Section 57(j)", "chapter": null, "content": "(j) if he is so disqualified by or under any law for the time being in\nforce for the purposes of elections to the Legislature of the State:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2270 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Proviso to Section 57(j)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no person shall be disqualified on the ground th at he is less than twenty\nfive years of age, if he has attained the age of twenty one years;\n(k) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by the Legislature\nof the state;\n(I) if arrears of any kind are due by him to the Gram Panchayat\nAnchal Samiti/Zilla Parishad and Government:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2280 }, { "number": "57", "title": "Proviso to Section 57(j)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the disqualifications specified in clauses (d) and (e) shall not apply to an\nex-officio member.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2290 }, { "number": "58", "title": "Section 58(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Circle Officer or Extra Assistant Commissioner who is the Ex-officio\nmember of an Anchal Samiti shall be the Member Secretary of the Anchal Samiti\nconcerned.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2300 }, { "number": "58", "title": "Section 58(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) At the first meeting of an Anchal Samiti the members shall elect from among\nthemselves, a Chairperson in the manner prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2310 }, { "number": "58", "title": "Section 58(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Not less than one-third of the total nu mber of offices of Ch airperson of Anchal\nSamitis shall be reserved for women in such manner as may be prescribed:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2320 }, { "number": "58", "title": "Proviso to Section 58(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the seats so re served under this section sha ll be allotted by rotation to\ndifferent Anchal Samities in the District.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2330 }, { "number": "58", "title": "Section 58(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Deputy Commissioner shall by notif ication determine the number of offices\nof Chairperson so reserved under this section.\nThe Deputy Commissioner shall by notificat ion determine the number of seats and\nconstituency or constituencies in which sears are reserved for women.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2340 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the members of an Anchal Samiti shall\nhold office for a term of five years of newly constituting Anchal Samiti from the\ndate of first meeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2350 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The term of office of the members of an Anchal Samiti shall be deemed to\ncommence on the date of the first meeting of the Anchal Samiti which shall be\nheld on a date fixed by the Deputy Commissioner/State Election Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2360 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The term of office of outgoing member s shall be deemed to have been expired\nimmediately on the day of expiry of the term of five years specified in sub-section\n(1).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2370 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The term of office of an ex-officio memb er shall continue so long as he holds the\noffice by virtue of which he is surely a member.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2380 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The Chairperson of an Anchal Samiti shall hold such office so long as he is a\nmember of the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2390 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) A member (other than an ex-officio member) shall be deemed to have vacated his\nseat if he is absent without excuse, suffi cient in the opinion of the Anchal Samiti,\nfrom three consecutive ordinary meeting of the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2400 }, { "number": "59", "title": "Section 59(7)", "chapter": null, "content": "(7) An outgoing member shall be eligible for re-election.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2410 }, { "number": "60", "title": "Section 60(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Chairperson of a Gram Panchaya t or an Anchal Samiti or any other member\nthereof, not being an ex-officio member may resign his office by giving notice in\nwriting to that effect in respect of Chairperson of Gram Panchayat to the\nChairperson of Anchal Samiti and in resp ect of Chairperson of Anchal Samiti to\nChairperson of Zilla Parishad, and in respect of the members of Gram Panchayat\nor Anchal Samiti to the Chairperson of Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti\nrespectively.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2420 }, { "number": "60", "title": "Section 60(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A casual vacancy in the office of the Chairperson or any member shall be filled\nby election in accordance with the provisi ons of this Act or the rules made\nthereunder:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2430 }, { "number": "60", "title": "Proviso to Section 60(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that a member elected under this sub- section shall hold office for the remainder\nof the term of the member in whose place he/she is elected.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2440 }, { "number": "61", "title": "Section 61(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every elected member of a Gram Pa nchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad\nshall before taking his seat make and subscribe before such officer as the\nGovernment may specify in this behalf an oath or affirmation in the form set out\nin the Schedule IV.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2450 }, { "number": "61", "title": "Section 61(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A member who has not complied with th e requirements of sub-section (1), shall\nnot vote or take part in th e proceedings of any meeting of the Gram Panchayat,\nAnchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad nor shal l he be included as a member of any\ncommittee {constituted by the Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla\nParishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2460 }, { "number": "62", "title": "Section 62(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government shall appoint an Executive Officer for every Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2470 }, { "number": "62", "title": "Section 62(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Executive Officer shall act as the Secretary of the Anchal Samiti and shall,\nsubject to the control of th e Chairperson, carry out the resolutions and directions\nof the Anchal! Samiti and discharge such other functions as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2480 }, { "number": "62", "title": "Section 62(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf the Anchal Samiti may\nappoint such other officers and employees and in such number as may time to\ntime as may be necessary.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2490 }, { "number": "63", "title": "Section 63(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A motion of no confidence may be m oved by one-third of the total number of\ndirectly elected members of a Gram Panc hayat or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla\nParishad against its Chairperson after giving at least seven days notice in writing\nto the Member Secretary or any other pres cribed authority of Gram Panchayat or\nAnchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad of their intention to move such a motion.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2500 }, { "number": "63", "title": "Section 63(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If the motion is carried by a majority of not less than two· -thirds of the total\nnumber of directly elected members of the (3-8) or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla\nParishad, present and voting, the Chairperson shall cease to hold office.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2510 }, { "number": "63", "title": "Section 63(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chairperson of a Gram\nPanchayat or an Anchal Samiti or Zilla Pa rishad shall not preside at a meeting in\nwhich a motion of no-confidence against him is under discussion, but he shall\nhave the right to speak or otherwise take part in the proceedings of such meeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2520 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64", "chapter": null, "content": "The Government may, by order, remove fr om office of the Chairperson or any other\nmember of Gram Panchayat or an Anchal Samiti, after giving him an opportunity of\nmaking a representation, if he-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2530 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) incurs any of the disqualificat ions specified in section 57; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2540 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2550 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) is, in the opinion of the G overnment undesirable in the public\ninterest to be continued in office; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2560 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) is, in the opinion of the G overnment undesirable in the public\ninterest to be continued in office; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2570 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) has caused financial loss, wast e or misappropriation of any money\nor property belonging to the Gram Panchayat or the Anchal Samiti\nby neglect or misconduct in the performance of his duties; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2580 }, { "number": "64", "title": "Section 64(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) conceals any of the points of disqualification specified in section\n57 while presenting nomination pa pers for election 0'1 Gram\nPanchayat member or Anchal Sam iti member and later detected\nand the Chairperson or member so removed shall not be eligible\nfor reelection to the vacancy so created.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2590 }, { "number": "65", "title": "Section 65(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The time and place of meetings of an Anchal Samiti and the procedure at such\nmeetings (including the quorum there at) shall be such as may be prescribed .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2600 }, { "number": "65", "title": "Section 65(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A member of an Anchal Samiti may, at any meeting, move any resolution and put\nquestions to the Chairperson on matter c onnected with the administration of the\nAnchal Samiti in the manner prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2610 }, { "number": "65", "title": "Section 65(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No resolution of an Anchal Samiti shall be modified, amended, varied or\ncancelled by the Anchal Samiti within a period of three months from the date of\npassing thereof except by a resolution supported by two-thirds of the total number\nof members of the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2620 }, { "number": "66", "title": "Section 66(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, an Anchal Samiti may\nappoint from among its member s as may committees as it thinks fit to assist it in\nthe discharge of any specified functions and may delegate to such committees\nsuch of its powers as may be deemed necessary.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2630 }, { "number": "66", "title": "Section 66(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Chairperson of an Anchal Samiti shall be the Chairman of every committee\nappointed under sub-section (1).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2640 }, { "number": "66", "title": "Section 66(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) An Anchal Samiti may temporarily associate with any committee person not\nbeing member of the Anchal Samiti, who have special experience and knowledge\nof any subject dealt with by a committee and any such person shall have the right\nto take part in the discussion of the comm ittee but shall not have the right to vote,\nand shall not be a member for any other purpose.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2650 }, { "number": "67", "title": "Section 67", "chapter": null, "content": "No act or proceeding of an Anchal Samiti or of any committee thereof shall be deemed to\nbe invalid by reason only of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution\nof the Anchal Samiti or committee or of any informality in its proceedings.\n.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2660 }, { "number": "68", "title": "Section 68", "chapter": null, "content": "The Chairperson of an Anchal Samiti may convene a general meeting of all the members\nof the Gram Panchayats falling within its jurisdiction to review the action taken by the\nAnchal Samiti during the preceding year and to present the working plan of the Anchal\nSamiti for the succeeding year.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2670 }, { "number": "69", "title": "Section 69", "chapter": null, "content": "Every member of Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad who is not in the\nservice of the Government sh all be entitled to receiv e from the fund of a Gram\nPanchayat, Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad traveling and daily allowances for attending\nits meetings or the meeting of any of its committees at such rates as may be prescribed.\nPOWER AND FUNCTIONS", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2680 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Government from time to\ntime the Anchal Samiti shall perform such of the assigned functions as specified\nin Schedule-II.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2690 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Subject to the approval and such conditions specifi ed by the Government by\nnotification, the Anchal Samiti shall perform further the following general\nfunctions:-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2700 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) Preparation of the annu al plans in respect of the scheme entrusted to it by\nvirtue of this Act and those assigned to it by the Government or the Zilla\nParishad and submission thereof to the Zilla Parish ad or the prescribed\nauthority within the prescribed time for integration within the District\nPlan;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2710 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) Consideration of the annual plans of all Gram Panchayats in the Samiti\nand submission of the consolidated pl an to the Zilla Parishad and the\nprescribed authority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2720 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(2)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) Preparation and submission of th e annual budget of the Anchal Samiti to\nthe Zilla Parishad and the prescribed authority along with the consolidated\nplan of the Gram Panchayats and the Anchal Samitis;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2730 }, { "number": "70", "title": "Section 70(2)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) Performing such functions and execu ting such works as may be entrusted\nto it by the Government or the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2740 }, { "number": "71", "title": "Section 71(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may assign to an An chal Samiti functions in relation to any\nmatters to which the executive authority of the Government extends or functions\nwhich have been assigned to the State Government by the Central Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2750 }, { "number": "71", "title": "Section 71(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Government may, by notification withdraw or m odify the functions assigned\nunder this section.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2760 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to the approval of the Govern ment an Anchal Samiti may have power to-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2770 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) (i) undertake schemes or adopt measures, including the giving of\nfinancial assistance relating to the development of agriculture,\nlivestock, cottage industries, co-operative movement, rural credit,\nwater supply, irrigation, public health and sanitation including\nestablishment of dispensaries and hospitals, communication,\nprimary or adult education including welfare of students, social\nwelfare and other objects of general public utility;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2780 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) undertake execution of any sc heme, performance of any act, or\nmanagement of any institution or organization entrusted to it by\nthe State Government or any other authority; .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2790 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) manage or maintain any work of public utility or any institution\nvested in it or under its control and management; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2800 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) make grant-in-aid to any school public institution or public welfare\norganization within the Block;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2810 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) make grant to the Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2820 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) contribute, with the approval of th e State Government, such sum or sums\nof money as it may consider necessary towards the cost of water supply or\nanti-epidemic measures undertaken by a Municipality or notified area\nauthority within the Block;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2830 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) adopt measures for the relief of distress;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2840 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) co-ordinate and integrate the development plans and schemes prepared by\nGram Panchayat in the Block, if and when necessary; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2850 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) examine and sanction the budget estim ates of Gram Panchayats in the\nBlock.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2860 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), Anchal Samiti shall hot\nundertake or execute any scheme confin ed to an area over which a Gram\nPanchayat has jurisdiction unless the Gram Panchayat is of opinion that the\nimplementation of such a scheme is beyond its competence, financially or\notherwise, and passes a resolution to that effect. In the latter case, the Anchal\nSamiti may execute the scheme by itself or entrust its execution to the Gram\nPanchayat and give such assistance as may be required;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2870 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Proviso to Section 72(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that an Anchal Samiti may undertake or execute any scheme referred to in sub-\nclause (ii) of clause (a) of s ub-section (1) confined to an ar ea over which a Gram Panchayat has\njurisdiction.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2880 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) An Anchal Samiti may undertake or execute any scheme if it extends to more\nthan one Gram.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2890 }, { "number": "72", "title": "Section 72(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) An Anchal Samiti may by notification, delegate to the Executive Officer or any\nother officer, the powers covered by or under this Act of Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2900 }, { "number": "73", "title": "Section 73", "chapter": null, "content": "The State Government may, from time to tim e with the consent of an Anchal Samiti,\nplace any road, bridge, ferry, channel, buildin g or other property vested in the State\nGovernment, and situated with in the Block, under the Cont rol and management of the\nAnchal Samiti subject to such conditions as it may specify;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2910 }, { "number": "73", "title": "Proviso to Section 73", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the State Government may, af ter considering the view of the Anchal\nSamiti, withdraw such control and management to itself subject to such conditions as it may\nspecify;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2920 }, { "number": "74", "title": "Section 74", "chapter": null, "content": "An Anchal Samiti may transfer to the State Government or to the Zilla Parishad or to a\nGram Panchayat, any road or part of a ro ad or any other propert y, which is under its\ncontrol or management, or which is vested in it, on such terms and conditions as may be\nagreed upon.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2930 }, { "number": "75", "title": "Section 75", "chapter": null, "content": "An Anchal Samiti may take over the main tenance and control any road, bridge, tank,\nghat, well; channel or drain, belonging to a private owner or any ot her authority on such\nterms as may be agreed upon if it is required for public purpose, with the prior approval\nof the Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2940 }, { "number": "76", "title": "Section 76", "chapter": null, "content": "An Anchal Samiti may divert, discontinue or close temporarily any road, which is under\nits control and management or is vested in it, and may, with the approval of the State\nGovernment, close any such road permanently.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2950 }, { "number": "77", "title": "Section 77", "chapter": null, "content": "(1). An Anchal! Samiti may be vested by the State Government with such powers\nunder any local or special Act as the State Government may think fit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2960 }, { "number": "77", "title": "Section 77(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) An Anchal Samiti shall exercise such other powers, l3erform such other functions\nor discharge such other duties as the State Government may, by general or special\norder, direct.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2970 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) An Anchal Samiti shall exercise general powers of supervision over Gram\nPanchayats in the Block and it shall be duty of these authorities to give effect to\nthe directions of the Anchal Samiti", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2980 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) An Anchal Samiti may-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 2990 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) inspect, or cause to be insp ected, any immovable property used or\noccupied by a Gram Panchayat within the Block or any work in progress\nunder the direction of a Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3000 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) inspect or examine, or depute an officer to inspect or examine, any\ndepartment of a Gram Panchayat. or any service work or thing under the\ncontrol of the Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3010 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) inspect or cause to be inspected ut ilization of funds in respect of schemes\nor programmes assigned to the Gram Panchayats by the State Government\nfor execution· either directly or through the Zilla Parishad or the Anchal\nSamiti; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3020 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) require a Gram Panchayat, for the purpose of inspection or examination;-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3030 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) to produce any book, record, co rrespondence or other documents:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3040 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) to furnish any return, plan estimate, statement of accounts or\nstatistics: or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3050 }, { "number": "78", "title": "Section 78(2)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) to furnish or obtain any report or information.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3060 }, { "number": "79", "title": "Section 79", "chapter": null, "content": "An Anchal Samiti may require the owner or th e lessee or a hut or market or an owner or a\nlessee or land intending to esta blish a hut or market thereon, to obtain a license in this\nbehalf from the Anchal Samiti on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and\nsubject to the provisions of this Act on payment of a fee for such license.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3070 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Section 80(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Chairperson shall-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3080 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Section 80(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) be responsible for maintenan ce of the records of the Anchal\nSamiti;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3090 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Section 80(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) have general responsibility for the financial and executive\nadministration of the Anchal Samiti;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3100 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Section 80(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) exercise administrative superv ision and control over the work of\nthe staff of the Anchal Samiti and the officers and employees\nwhose services may be placed at the disposal of the Anchal Samiti\nby the State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3110 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Section 80(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) for the transaction of business connected with this Act or for the\npurpose of making any order author ized thereby, exercise such\npowers, perform such functions a nd discharge such duties as may\nbe exercise, performed or discha rged by the Anch al Samiti under\nthis Act or the rule· made thereunder;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3120 }, { "number": "80", "title": "Proviso to Section 80(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the Chairperson shall not exerci se such powers, perform such functions or\ndischarge such duties as may be required by the rules made under this Act to be\nexercised/performed or discharged by the Anchal Samiti at a meeting; and\n(e) exercise such other powers, perform such other functions and\ndischarge such other duties as th e Anchal Samiti may, by general\nor special resolution, direct or as the State Government may, by\nrule made in this behalf, prescribe.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3130 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) For every Anchal Samiti, there shall be constituted an Anchal Samiti Fund\nbearing the name of the Anchal Samiti a nd there shall be placed to the credit\nthereof;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3140 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) contribution and grants, if a ny made by the Central or the State\nGovernment, including such part of the land revenue collected in\nthe State as may be determined by the State Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3150 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) contributions and grants, if a ny made by the Zilla Parishad or any\nother local authority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3160 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) loans, if any granted by the State Government or by the Central\nGovernment with the prior approv al of the State Government or\nloan raised on security of its assets;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3170 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) sums on account of taxes, rates, duties, tolls and fees if any\nauthorized to be levied and received with approval of the\nGovernment;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3180 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) any receipt as may be authorized by the government in respect of\nany schools, hospitals, dispensari es, buildings, institutions or\nworks vested in, constructed by or placed under the control and\nmanagement of the Anchal Samiti;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3190 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) such fines or penalties imposed and realized under the provisions\nof this Act as may be prescribed; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3200 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) such other sums as may be authorized by the Government to be\nreceived by Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3210 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every Anchal Samiti shall set a part and apply annually such sums as may be\nrequired to meet the cost of its own administration including the payment of\nsalary, allowances, provident fund and gratuity to the officers and employees. The\ntotal expenditure on establishment shal l not exceed one-third of the total\nexpenditure of the Anchal Samiti.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3220 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Every Anchal Samiti shall have power to spend such sums as it thinks fit for\ncarrying out the purposes of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3230 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Anchal Samiti Fund shall be vested in the Anchal Samiti and the balance to\nthe credit of the Fund be kept in such custody as the Government may, from time\nto time direct.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3240 }, { "number": "81", "title": "Section 81(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) Subject to such general control as th e Anchal Samiti may exercise from time to\ntime, all orders and cheques for payments from the Anchal Samiti Fund shall be\nsigned by the Executive Officer.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3250 }, { "number": "82", "title": "Section 82(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every Anchal Samiti shall, at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed,\nprepare in each year a b udget of its estimated receipts and disbursements for the\nfollowing year and submit the budget to the Zilla Parishad or prescribed authority,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3260 }, { "number": "82", "title": "Section 82(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Zilla Parishad or the prescribed authority, within such time as may be\nprescribed, shall either approve the budget or return it to the Anchal Samiti for\nsuch modifications as it may direct. On such modifications being made, the\nbudget shall be resubmitted within such time as may be fixed by the Zilla\nParishad or the prescribed authority. If the approval of the Zilla Parishad or the\nprescribed authority is not received by the Anchal Samiti within two months or by\nthe last date of the year, whichever is earlier, the budget shall be deemed to be\napproved by the Zilla Parishad or the prescribed authority, as the case may be.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3270 }, { "number": "82", "title": "Section 82(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No expenditure shall be incurred unless the budget is a pproved by the Zilla\nParishad or the prescribed authority.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3280 }, { "number": "82", "title": "Section 82(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Anchal Samiti may prepare in each year a supplementary estimate providing\nfor any modification of its budget and may submit to the Zilla Parishad or the\nprescribed authority for approval within such time and in such manner as may be\nprescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3290 }, { "number": "83", "title": "Section 83", "chapter": null, "content": "An Anchal Samiti shall keep such account s and in such form as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3300 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Save as otherwise expressly provided under this Act, the Executive Officer, shall-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3310 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) exercise all the powers specifi cally imposed or conferred upon him\nby or under this Act or under any other law or the time being in\nforce;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3320 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) lay down the duties of, and supervise and control, officers and\nofficials of, or holding office under the Anchal Samiti, in\naccordance with rules made by the State Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3330 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) supervise and control the execu tion of all works of the Anchal\nSamiti;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3340 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) take necessary measures for the speedy execution of all works and\ndevelopmental schemes of the Anchal Samiti;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3350 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) have custody of all papers and documents connected with the\nproceedings of the meetings of the . Anchal Samiti and of its\nCommittees;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3360 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) draw and disburse money out of the Anchal Samiti! Fund; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3370 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) exercise such other powers and discharge such other functions as\nmay be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3380 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Executive Officer shall in every m eeting of the Anchal Samiti have the right\nto attend the meeting of a Committee thereof and to take part in the discussion but\nshall not have the right to move any resolution or to vote. If in the opinion of the\nExecutive Officer any proposal before th e Anchal Samiti is violative of or\ninconsistent with the provisions of this Ac t, or any other law, rule or order made\nthereunder, it shall be his duty to bring the same to the notice of the Anchal!\nSamiti and if after that the proposal is acted upon by the Anchal Samiti, the\nExecutive Officer shall bring it to the notice of the Zilla Parishad and State\nGovernment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3390 }, { "number": "84", "title": "Section 84(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Executive Officer shall maintain the records of the proceedings of the\nmeeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3400 }, { "number": "342", "title": "CHAPTER V - ZILLA PARISHAD", "chapter": "CHAPTER V", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3410 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may, by notification, constitute a Zilla Parishad for each district\nwith effect from such date as may be specified therein;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3420 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every Zilla Parish ad shall consist of:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3430 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(2)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) one member directly elected from each Anchal Samiti territorial\nconstituency in the manner prescribed;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3440 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(2)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) the Chairperson of all Anchal Sa mities in the District, ex-officio;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3450 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(2)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) the members of the Parliament and the members of the Legislative\nAssembly of the State representing a pa rt or whole of the district whose\nconstituencies lie within the district, ex-officio; .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3460 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(2)(iv)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iv) not less than one-third of the tota l number of seats to be filled by direct\nelection in every Zilla Parishad shal l be reserved for women and such\nseats may be allotted by rotation by the Deputy Commissioner to different\nconstituencies in a Zilla Parishad, in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3470 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Section 85(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) All members of tile Zilla Parish ads, whether or not elected by direct election,\nshall have the right to vote in the m eeting of the Zilla Parishads except for\nelection and removal of Chairperson of Zilla Parishad, for which purpose only\ndirectly elected members may vote;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3480 }, { "number": "85", "title": "Proviso to Section 85(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no person shall be elected or after having been elected remain a member of\nZilla Parishad, if he/she suffers from any of the disqualifications specified in clauses (a) to (j) of\nsection 57.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3490 }, { "number": "86", "title": "Section 86(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every Zilla Parishad, except as otherw ise provided in this Ac t, shall continue for\nfive years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3500 }, { "number": "86", "title": "Section 86(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No amendment of any law for the time being in force shall have the effect of\ncausing dissolution of Zilla Parishad, which is functioning immediately before\nsuch amendment, till the expiration of duration specified under subsection (1).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3510 }, { "number": "87", "title": "Section 87", "chapter": null, "content": "A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of Zilla\nParishad if he is disqualified for such ground as specified under section 57.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3520 }, { "number": "88", "title": "Section 88(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Additional Deputy Commissioner shall be the Member Secretary of Zilla\nParishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3530 }, { "number": "88", "title": "Section 88(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) As soon as may be after a Zilla Parishad is constituted, the Zilla of Parishad shall\nelect in the prescribed manner from amongst its members a Chairperson who\nshall, subject to the other provisions of the Act hold office for a period of five\nyears, with effect from such date as may be notified by the Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3540 }, { "number": "88", "title": "Section 88(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Not less than one third of the total number of offices of Chairperson in the State\nshall be reserved for women:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3550 }, { "number": "88", "title": "Proviso to Section 88(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the numbe r of offices reserved under this Section shall be allotted by\nrotation to different Zilla Parishads within the State in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3560 }, { "number": "88", "title": "Section 88(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) If a casual vacancy occurs in the office of the Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad,\nthe persons elected in the manner specified in sub-section (2) of section 60 fill\nsuch vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the te rm of the Chairperson in\nwhose place he/she is elected.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3570 }, { "number": "89", "title": "Section 89", "chapter": null, "content": "Casual vacancy shall be filled up in the same manner as specified under sub-section (2)\nof Section 60 of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3580 }, { "number": "90", "title": "Section 90", "chapter": null, "content": "Any member other than an ex-officio member of a Zilla Parishad may resign his office by\nintimating in writing his intention to do so to tile Member Secretary of the Zilla Parishad\nand such resignation shall take effect form the date of its receipt by the Member\nSecretary.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3590 }, { "number": "91", "title": "Section 91", "chapter": null, "content": "The Government if it thinks fit on the reco mmendation of the Zilla Parishad may remove\nany member after giving him an opportunity of being hear and afte r such enquiry as it\ndeems necessary if such member has been f ound guilty of misconduct in the discharge of\nhis duties or of any disgraceful conduct, or has become incapable of performing his\nduties as a member.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3600 }, { "number": "92", "title": "Section 92(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A member holding office as Chairpers on of Zilla Parishad may resign his office at\nany time by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Commissioner and\nthe office shall become vacant on the expiry of fifteen days from the date of such\nresignation unless within the said period of fifteen days he withdraws such\nresignation by writing under his hand addressed to the Deputy Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3610 }, { "number": "92", "title": "Section 92(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Every Chairperson of Zilla Parishad shall vacate office if he ceases to be a\nmember of the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3620 }, { "number": "92", "title": "Section 92(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Every Chairperson of Zilla Parishad sh all be deemed to have vacated his office\nforthwith if a resolution expressing wa nt of confidence in him is passed by a\nmajority of the total number of elected members of the Zilla Parishad at a meeting\nspecially convened for this purpose.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3630 }, { "number": "92", "title": "Section 92(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Every Chairperson of Zilla Parishad sh all, after an opportun ity is afforded for\nhearing him, be removable from his offi ce as Chairperson by the Government for\nmisconduct in the discharge of his duties or for being persistently remiss in the\ndischarge of his duties and a Chairperson so removed who does not cease to be a\nmember under sub-section (2) shall not be eligible for re-election as Chairperson\nduring the remaining term of office as member of such Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3640 }, { "number": "92", "title": "Section 92(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) A Chairperson removed from his office under sub-section (4) may also be\nremoved by the Government from membership of the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3650 }, { "number": "93", "title": "Section 93", "chapter": null, "content": "Subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Government, from time to time, the\nZilla Parishad shall perform the functions as specified in Schedule-III.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3660 }, { "number": "94", "title": "Section 94(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may assign to a Zill a Parishad functions in relation to any\nmatters to which the executive authority of the Government extends or in respect\nof function which have been assigned to the State Government by the Central\nGovernment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3670 }, { "number": "94", "title": "Section 94(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Government may, by notification, withdraw or modify the functions assigned\nunder this section.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3680 }, { "number": "95", "title": "Section 95", "chapter": null, "content": "A motion of no confidence shall be moved and decided in the same manner as provided\nunder 63 of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3690 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Section 96(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every Zilla Parishad shall hold meeting in its office at least once in every three\nmonths on such date and at such hour as the Zilla Parishad may fix at the\nimmediately preceding meeting;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3700 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Proviso to Section 96(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the first meeting of a newly constituted Zilla Pari shad shall be held at such\ntime and at such place within the local limits of the district· concerned as the prescribed authority\nmay fix;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3710 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Proviso to Section 96(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that the Chairperson, when required in writing by one fifth of the\nmembers of a Zilla Parishad to call a meeti ng, shall do so, fixing the date and hour of the\nmeeting within fifteen days after giving intimati on to the prescribed au thority and seven clear\ndays notice to the members of the Zilla Parish ad failing which the members aforesaid may call a\nmeeting within thirty days after giving intimati on to the prescribed au thority and seven days,\nnotice to the Chairperson and other members of the Zilla Parishad. Such meeting shall be held at\nsuch place or such date and at such hour as the members call ing the meeting may decide. The\nprescribed authority may appoint an observe r for such meeting who shall submit to the\nprescribed authority a report in writing duly signe d by him, within three days of the meeting, on\nthe proceeding. The prescribed authority shall on receipt of the report take such action thereon as\nit may deem fit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3720 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Section 96(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) One-third of the total number of members of a Zilla Parish ad shall form the quorum\nfor a meeting of the Zilla Parishad;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3730 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Proviso to Section 96(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no quorum shall be necessary for an adjourned meeting.\n{3} The Chairperson, or in his absence one of the members chosen by the members\npresent shall preside at the meeting of the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3740 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Section 96(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) All questions coming before a Zilla Pa rishad shall be decided by a majority of\nvotes.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3750 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Proviso to Section 96(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that in case of equa lity of votes the Chairperson or the member presiding shall\nhave a second or casting vote.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3760 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Section 96(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The Member Secretary of a Zilla Pa rishad shall attend meeting of the Zilla\nParishad and shall participate in the deliberations thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3770 }, { "number": "96", "title": "Section 96(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) Seven clear days notice for an ordinary meeting and seven clear days notice of a\nspecial meeting, specifying the time at wh ich such meeting is to be held and\nbusiness to be transacted there at, shall be sent to the member and pasted at the\noffice of the Zilla Parishad. Such notice sh all include, in case of special meeting,\nany motion or proposition mentioned in the written request made for such\nmeeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3780 }, { "number": "97", "title": "Section 97(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A list of business to be transacted at every meeting or the Zilla Parishad, except at\nadjourned meeting, shall be sent to each member of the Zilla Parishad in the\nmember prescribed at least five days be fore the time fixed for such meeting and\nno business shall be brought before or tr ansacted at any meeting other than\nbusiness of which notice has been given except the approval of the majority of the\nmembers present at such meeting;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3790 }, { "number": "97", "title": "Proviso to Section 97(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that if the Chairpers on thinks that a situation has arisen for which an emergent\nmeeting of the Zilla Parishad should be called, he may call such meeting after giving three days\nnotice to the members;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3800 }, { "number": "97", "title": "Proviso to Section 97(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided further that not more than one busin ess shall be included in the list of business\nto be transacted at such emergent meeting.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3810 }, { "number": "98", "title": "Section 98", "chapter": null, "content": "The Zilla Parishad shall prepare and submit annually in the prescribed manner, a report of\nthe work done during the previous year a nd the work proposed to be done during the\nfollowing year to the prescribed authority within the prescribed time.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3820 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) For every Zilla Parishad there shall be constituted a Zilla Parishad Fund bearing\nthe name of the Zilla Parishad and there shall be placed to the credit thereof-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3830 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) contribution and grants, if a ny made by the Central or the State\nGovernment, including such part of the land revenue collected in\nthe State as determined by the State Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3840 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) contributions and grants, if any made by the Anchal Samiti or any\nother local authority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3850 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) loans, if any granted by the State Government or by the Central\nGovernment with the prior approv al of the State Government or\nloan raised by the Zilla Parishad on security of its assets with the\npermission of the State Government;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3860 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) sums on account of taxes, rates, duties, tolls and fees if any\nauthorized to be levied and received with approval of the\nGovernment;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3870 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) any receipt as may be authorized by the government in respect of\nany schools, hospitals, dispensari es, buildings, institutions or\nworks vested in, constructed by or placed under the control and\nmanagement of the Zilla Parishad;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3880 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) such fines or penalties imposed and realized under the provisions\nof this Act; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3890 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) such other, sums as may be authorized by the Government to be\nreceived by Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3900 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Zilla Parishad Fund shall be vest ed in the Zilla Parishad and the amount\nstanding to the credit of the Fund shall be kept in such custody or invested in such\nmanner as the State Government, may, from time to time, direct.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3910 }, { "number": "99", "title": "Section 99(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Subject to such general control as the Zilla Parishad may exercise from time to\ntime, all orders and cheques for payment from the Zilla Parishad Fund shall be\nsigned by the Member Secretary,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3920 }, { "number": "100", "title": "Section 100", "chapter": null, "content": "The State Government may allocate to a Z illa Parishad any public property as it may\nthink fit situated within its jurisdiction a nd thereupon, such property shall vest in and\ncome under the control of the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3930 }, { "number": "101", "title": "Section 101(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every Zilla Parishad shall, at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed,\nprepare in each year a b udget of its estimated receipts and disbursements for the\nfollowing year and submit it to Finance Department/Finance Commission of the\nGovernment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3940 }, { "number": "101", "title": "Section 101(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The State Government may, within such time as may be prescribed, either\napprove the budget or return it to the Zilla Parishad for such modifications as it\nmay direct and on such modifications being made, the budget shall be resubmitted\nwithin such time as may be prescr ibed for approval of the Finance\nDepartment/Finance Commission and if it is not received by the Zilla Parishad\nwithin two months or by the last date of the year, wh ichever is earlier, the budget\nshall be deemed to be approved by the Finance Department/Finance Commission.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3950 }, { "number": "101", "title": "Section 101(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No expenditure shall be incurred un less the budget is approved by the Finance\nDepartment/Finance Commission except in the prescribed manner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3960 }, { "number": "102", "title": "Section 102", "chapter": null, "content": "The Zilla Parishad may prepare in year a supplementary estimate providing for any\nmodification of its budget and may subm it to the Finance Department/Finance\nCommission for approval within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3970 }, { "number": "103", "title": "Section 103", "chapter": null, "content": "A Zilla Parishad shall keep such accounts in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3980 }, { "number": "400", "title": "CHAPTER VI - SUPERINTENDENCE, DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF ELECTION TO PANCHAYAT BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION", "chapter": "CHAPTER VI", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 3990 }, { "number": "104", "title": "Section 104(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) There shall be a State Election Commission constituted by the Governor for\nsuperintendence, direction and control of the preparation of Electoral rolls and for\nthe conduct of all elections to the Panchayat bodies in the State under this Act and\nrules made thereunder. The State Electi on Commission shall consist of a State\nElection Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4000 }, { "number": "104", "title": "Section 104(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The conditions of service and tenure of the office of the State Election\nCommissioner shall be such as the Governor may by rules determine;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4010 }, { "number": "104", "title": "Proviso to Section 104(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the State Elec tion Commissioner shall not be removed from his office\nexcept in like manner and on like grounds as j udge of the High Court and the conditions of\nservice of the State Election Commissioner shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his\nappointment.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4020 }, { "number": "104", "title": "Section 104(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The State Government shall, when so requested by the State Election\nCommissioner, make available to the Stat e Election as may be necessary for the\ndischarge of the functions conferred on the State Election Commissioner under\nthis Act", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4030 }, { "number": "104", "title": "Section 104(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The State Election Commissioner sh all, in consultation with the State\nGovernment, appoint an officer of the State Government to be the District\nElection Officer and Sub-Divisional Election Officer to Co-ordinate and supervise\nwork in the District and Sub-Division in connection with the conduc t of election\nunder its superintendence and control. -", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4040 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Section 105(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) (a) The State Election Commissioner shall in consulta tion with the State\nGovernment appoint an officer of the State Government to be the Electoral\nRegistration Officer and one or more person, as Assistant Electoral\nRegistration Officers for each constituency;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4050 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Proviso to Section 105(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the State Election Commissioner to\nappoint the same person to be the Electoral Regi stration Officer for more than one constituency\nin one or more Grams;\n(b) The Electoral roll for each constituency shall be prepared and revised by\nthe Electoral Registration Officer appointed under clause (a);\n(c) An Electoral Registration Officer may, subject to such rules as may be\nprescribed, employ such persons as he thinks fit for the preparation and\nrevision of the electoral roll for the constituency.\n(2). The State Election Commissioner shall appoint a Returning Officer who shall be\nan officer of the State Government, for holding election to a constituency of a\nZilla Parishad, an Anchal Samiti or a Gram Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4060 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Section 105(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The State Election Commissioner may a ppoint one or more Assistant Returning\nOfficer who shall be an officer of Stat e Government to assist the Returning\nOfficers in the performance of his func tions. Every Assistant Returning Officer\nshall, subject to the control of the Returning Officer be competent to perform all\nor any of the functions of the Returning Officer;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4070 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Proviso to Section 105(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no Assistant Retu rning Officer shall perform a ny of the functions of the\nReturning Officer which relate to the scrutiny of nominations unless the Returning Officer is\nunavoidably prevented from performing the said functions.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4080 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Section 105(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Returning Officer shall appoint Presiding Officers and Polling Officers for\nholding the elections or bye el ections referred in sub-se ction (2) but he shall not\nappoint any person who has been employe d by or on behalf of, or has been\notherwise working for, a candidate in or about the election.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4090 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Section 105(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The powers, functions and duties of Re turning Officers, Presiding Officers, and\nPolling Officers and the procedure for holding elections including the declaration\nof results shall be such as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4100 }, { "number": "105", "title": "Section 105(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) At every election where poll is take n, votes shall be counted by or under the\nsupervision and direction of the Returning Officer in such manner as may be\nprescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4110 }, { "number": "106", "title": "Section 106", "chapter": null, "content": "For each constituency, there shall be an elec toral roll showing the names of the persons\nqualified to vote. The electoral shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of this\nAct and the rules made thereunder.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4120 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Section 107(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral roll if he", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4130 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Section 107(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) is not a citizen of India", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4140 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Section 107(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) is of unsound mind and has been so declared by a competent court;\nor", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4150 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Section 107(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) is for the time being disqualif ied from voting under the provisions\nof this Act or any other law rela ting to corrupt practice and other\noffences in connection with election.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4160 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Section 107(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The name of any person, who in the opinion of Electoral Re gistration Officer,\nbecomes so disqualified after registration shall forthwith be struck off from the\nelectoral roll in which it is included;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4170 }, { "number": "107", "title": "Proviso to Section 107(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the name of any person struck off from the electoral roll by reason of a\ndisqualification under clause (c) of sub-section (1) shall forthwith be restored if such\ndisqualification is during the peri od such roll is in force, removed under any law authorizing\nsuch removal.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4180 }, { "number": "108", "title": "Section 108", "chapter": null, "content": "A person registered in the electoral roll for a constituency relating to a Gram Panchayat\nshall not be entitled to be registered in the electoral roll for a constituency relating to any\nother Gram Panchayat, or in the electoral roll for any Municipality or Notified Area\nAuthority as to be established or as to be constituted under any law.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4190 }, { "number": "109", "title": "Section 109(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall entitled to be regist ered in the electoral ro lls for more than one\nconstituency.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4200 }, { "number": "109", "title": "Section 109(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No person shall be entitled to be registered in the electoral roil for any\nconstituency more than once.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4210 }, { "number": "110", "title": "Section 110", "chapter": null, "content": "Subject to the provisions of secti ons 105, 106, 107 and 108, every person who-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4220 }, { "number": "110", "title": "Section 110(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) is not less than 18 years of age on the 15th January of the year in which\nthe election to take place.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4230 }, { "number": "110", "title": "Section 110(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) Is ordinarily resident in a constituen cy shall be entitled to be registered in\nthe electoral roll for that constituency.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4240 }, { "number": "111", "title": "Section 111(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A person shall not be deemed to be ordinarily resident in a constituency on the\nground only that he owns, or is in possession of a dwelling house therein.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4250 }, { "number": "111", "title": "Section 111(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) A person absenting himself temporarily from his place of ordinary residence shall\nnot,. by reason thereof, cease to be ordinarily resident therein.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4260 }, { "number": "111", "title": "Section 111(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) A member of the Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly of the State absenting\nhimself from his place of ordinary residence in· connection with his duties as such\nmember shall not, during the term of his office cease to be ordinarily resident\ntherein merely by reason of his absence from that constituency.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4270 }, { "number": "111", "title": "Section 111(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) A person who is a patient if any estab lishment maintained w holly or mainly for\nthe reception and treatment of persons su ffering from mental illness or mental\ndefectiveness, or who is detained in prison or other legal custody at any place\nshall not, by reason thereof, be deemed to be ordinarily resident of that place.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4280 }, { "number": "111", "title": "Section 111(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) If in any case a question arises as to where a person is ordinarily resident at any\nrelevant time, the question shall be determ ined with reference to all the facts of\nthe case by the Electoral Registration Officer.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4290 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The electoral roll for each constituency shall be prepared by the Electoral\nRegistration Officer in the prescribed manner with reference to the qualifying date\nand shall come into force immediately upon its final publication in accordance\nwith the rules made under this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4300 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The said electoral roll may if necessary, be divided into convenient parts which\nshall be numbered consecutively.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4310 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The said electoral roll shall, unless otherwise directed by the State Government by\nreasons to be recorded in writing, be revised in the prescribed manner with\nreference to the qualifying date;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4320 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(3)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) before each Election of the memb ers of a Gram Panchayat Anchal\nSamiti or Zilla Parishad; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4330 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(3)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) in any year, in the prescribed manner, with reference to qualifying\ndate, if such revision has been directed by the prescribed authority.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4340 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Section 112(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Notwithstanding, anything contained in s ub-section (3), the prescribed authority\nmay at any time for reasons to be record ed, direct a special revision of the\nelectoral rolls for any Gram Panchayat, in such manner as it may think fit;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4350 }, { "number": "112", "title": "Proviso to Section 112(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that subject to the other provisions of this Act, the electoral roll for the Gram\nPanchayat, as in force at the time of the issue of any such direction, shall continue to be in force\nuntil the completion of the special revision so directed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4360 }, { "number": "113", "title": "Section 113", "chapter": null, "content": "If the Electoral Registration Officer for a co nstituency, on application made to him, or on\nhis own motion, is satisfied after such enquiry as he thinks fit that any entry in the\nelectoral roll of the constituency:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4370 }, { "number": "113", "title": "Section 113(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) is erroneous or defec tive in any particular; Of", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4380 }, { "number": "113", "title": "Section 113(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) should be deleted on th e ground that the person c oncerned is dead or has\nceased to be ordinarily resident in the constituency or is otherwise not\nentitled to be registered in that roll-\nThe Electoral Registration Officer shall, subject to such general or special directions, if\nany, as may be given by the State Election Commi ssioner in this behalf, amend or delete the\nentry:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4390 }, { "number": "113", "title": "Proviso to Section 113(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that before taking any action on the ground under clause {a) or any action under\nclause (b) on the ground that the person concerned has ceased to be ordina rily resident in that\nconstituency or that he is othe rwise not entitled to be registered in the electoral roll of that\nconstituency, the Electoral Registration Officer shall give the person concerned a reasonable\nopportunity of being heard in respect of the action proposed to be taken in relation to him.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4400 }, { "number": "114", "title": "Section 114(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any person whose name is not incl uded in the electoral of a constituency may\napply to the Electoral Registration Officer in the prescribed manner for the\ninclusion of his name in that roll.\n(2} The Electoral Registration Officer shall, if satisfied that the applicant is entitled to\nbe registered in the electoral rolls, direct his name to be included thereon:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4410 }, { "number": "114", "title": "Proviso to Section 114(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that if the applicant is registered in the electoral roll of any other constituency,\nthe Electoral Registration Officer shall inform the Electoral Registration Officer of the other\nconstituency and that Officer shall, on receipt of the information, strike off the applicant's name\nfrom that roll", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4420 }, { "number": "114", "title": "Section 114(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No amendment or deletion of any en try shall be made under Section 113 and no\ndirection for the inclusion of a name in the electoral roll of a constituency shall be\ngiven under this Section, after the last date for making nominations for an election\nin that constituency and before the completion of that election.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4430 }, { "number": "115", "title": "Section 115", "chapter": null, "content": "An appeal shall be within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed before the\nprescribed authority from any order of the Electoral Registration Officer under Sections\n107, 113 or Section 114,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4440 }, { "number": "116", "title": "Section 116", "chapter": null, "content": "Every application under Section 113 or S ection 114 and every appeal under Section 115\nshall be accompanied by the prescribed fee which shall in no case, be refunded.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4450 }, { "number": "117", "title": "Section 117", "chapter": null, "content": "If any person makes in connection with", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4460 }, { "number": "117", "title": "Section 117(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) the preparation, revision or co rrection of electoral roll; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4470 }, { "number": "117", "title": "Section 117(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) the inclusion or exclusion of any entry in or from an electoral roll;\na statement or declaration in writing which he either knows or believes to\nbe false or does not behave to be true, he shall be punishable with\nimprisonment for a term which may ex tend to two months or with fine\nwhich may extend to two hundred rupees or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4480 }, { "number": "118", "title": "Section 118", "chapter": null, "content": "No Civil Court shall have jurisdiction\n(a} to entertain or adjudicate upon a ny question whether a ny person is or is\nnot entitled to be registered in an electoral roll for a constituency ;or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4490 }, { "number": "118", "title": "Section 118(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to question the legality of any ac tion taken by or under the authority of the\nElectoral Registration Offi cer or of any decision given by any authority\nappointed under this Act for the preparation or revision of any such roll.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4500 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Section 119(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person who is not, except as expressly provided by this Act entered in the\nelectoral roll of any constituency, shall be entitled to vote at an election in that\nconstituency", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4510 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Proviso to Section 119(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that no person shall vote at an election in any constituency if he:\n(a) has been adjudged by a compet ent court to be of unsound mind;\n(b) has voluntarily acquired the citiz enship of a foreign State; or.\n(c) has been sentenced by a crimin al court for an electoral offence\npunishable under this Act or has been disqualified under any other\nlaw from exercising any electoral right on account of corrupt\npractices in connectio n with an election a nd six years have not\nelapsed from 'the date of such sentence or disqualification,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4520 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Proviso to Section 119(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "provided that the disqua lification, provide that the disqualification\nunder this clause may, at any time, be removed by the State\nGovernment if it thinks fit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4530 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Section 119(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No person shall vote at an election in more than one constituency and if a person\nvotes in more than one constituency, his vote in as such constituencies shall be\nvoid.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4540 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Section 119(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No person shall, at any election, vote in the same constituency more than once\nnotwithstanding that his name may have been registered in the electoral roll for\nthat constituency more than once and if he does so all his v6tes in that\nconstituency shall be void.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4550 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Section 119(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) No person shall vote at any election if he is confined imprison whether under a\nsentence of imprisonment or otherwis e or is under the lawful custody of the\nPolice.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4560 }, { "number": "119", "title": "Section 119(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) Every elector shall have the right to· give only one vote in a constituency of a\nwhere the number of member to be elected is one.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4570 }, { "number": "120", "title": "Section 120(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in a constituency of a\nGram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad, unless;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4580 }, { "number": "120", "title": "Section 120(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) his or her name appears as an elector in the electoral roll of\nconcerned constituency of a Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and\nZilla Parishad", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4590 }, { "number": "120", "title": "Section 120(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) he or she has completed 21 year s of age on the date of submission\nof nomination at an election. .", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4600 }, { "number": "120", "title": "Section 120(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in more\nthan one constituency of a Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and\nZilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4610 }, { "number": "121", "title": "Section 121", "chapter": null, "content": "Notwithstanding anything in this Act no cour t shall have any jurisd iction in respect of\nany matters connected with the disqualification of members of Gram Panchayat, member\nof Anchal Samiti and members of Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4620 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act it shall be lawful for the\nGovernment to issue directions to any Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla\nParishad, in matters relating to the State and national policies, and such directions\nshall be binding on the Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4630 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The State Government may-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4640 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) call for any record or register, and other document in possession or\nunder the control of any Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4650 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) require any Panchayat to furnish any return, plan, estimate,\nstatement, account or statistics; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4660 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(2)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) require any Panchayat to furnis h any information or report on any\nmatters connected with such Panchayat.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4670 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Government shall constitute Election Tribunal consisting of one member to\nbe appointed by the Government to dispose of:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4680 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) (i) all election petitions cha llenging elections to a Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4690 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) matters relating to disqualification of a member of the\nPanchayat; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4700 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) any other election matter, in such manner as may be\nprescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4710 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) The headquarters of the Tribunal shall be at such place as may be\nnotified.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4720 }, { "number": "122", "title": "Section 122(3)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) The decision of the Election Tribunal made under Clause (a) of\nthis sub-section shall be final.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4730 }, { "number": "475", "title": "CHAPTER VII - ELECTORAL OFFENCES AND ELECTION DISPUTES", "chapter": "CHAPTER VII", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4740 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall, on the date or dates on which a poll is taken in any polling\nstations commit any of the following acts within the polling station or in any\npublic or private place with in a distance of one hundred meters of the polling\nstation, namely-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4750 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) canvassing for votes; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4760 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) soliciting the vot e of any voter; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4770 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) persuading any voter not to vote for any particular candidate; or (d)\npersuading any voter not to vote at the election; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4780 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) exhibiting any notice or sign (other than an official notice relating\nto the election).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4790 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person who contravenes the provi sions of sub-secti on (1), shall, on\nconviction, be punished with fine which may extend to rupees five hundred.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4800 }, { "number": "123", "title": "Section 123(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) An offence punishable under th is section shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4810 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall on the date or dates on which a poll is taken at any polling\nstation-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4820 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) use or operate within or at the entrance of the polling station, or in\nany public or private place in the neighborhood thereof, any\napparatus for amplifying or repr oducing the human voice, such as\na megaphone or a loudspeaker; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4830 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) shout, or otherwise act in a disorderly manner, within or at the\nentrance of the polling station or in any public or private place in\nthe neighborhood thereof, so as to cause annoyance to any person\nvisiting the polling station for the poll, or so as to interfere with the\nwork of the officers and other persons on duty at the polling\nstation.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4840 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person who contrave nes or willfully ai ds or abets the contravention of the\nprovisions of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment\nwhich may extend to three months or with fine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4850 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) If the presiding officer of a polling sta tion has reason to believe, that any person is\ncommitting or has committed an offence punishable under this section he may\ndirect any police officer to arrest such person and thereupon the police officer\nshall arrest him.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4860 }, { "number": "124", "title": "Section 124(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Any police officer may take such step s and use such force as may be reasonably\nnecessary for preventing any contravention of the provisions of sub-section (i)\nand may seize any apparatus used for such contravention.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4870 }, { "number": "125", "title": "Section 125(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any person who during the hours fi xed for the poll at any polling station\nmisconducts himself or fails to obey the lawf ul directions of the presiding officer,\nmay be removed from the polling station by the presiding officer or by any police\nofficer on duty or by any person authorized in this behalf by such presiding\nofficer.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4880 }, { "number": "125", "title": "Section 125(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The powers conferred by sub-section (1) shall not be exercised so as to prevent\nany voter who is otherwise entitled to vote at a polling station from having an\nopportunity of voting at that station.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4890 }, { "number": "125", "title": "Section 125(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) If any person who has been so removed from a polling station reenters the polling\nstation without the permission of the presiding officer he shall, on conviction, be\npunished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or\nwith fine, or with both,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4900 }, { "number": "125", "title": "Section 125(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) An offence punishable under sub- section (3) shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4910 }, { "number": "126", "title": "Section 126(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Every officer, clerk, agent or othe r person who performs any duty in connection\nwith the recording or counting of votes at any election shall maintain and aid in\nmaintaining, the secrecy of the voting and shall not (except for some purpose\nauthorized by or under any law) communicate to a ny person any information\ncalculated to violate secrecy.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4920 }, { "number": "126", "title": "Section 126(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person who contravenes the provi sions of sub-section (1) shall, on\nconviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three\nmonths or with fine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4930 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person who is a returning officer or a presiding officer or a polling officer at\nany election or any officer or clerk appointed by the returning officer or the\npresiding officer to perform any duty in c onnection with an election shall, in the\nconduct of the management of the election, do any act (other than the giving of a\nvoter) for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of a candidate,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4940 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No such person as aforesaid, and no me mber of a police force, shall endeavor,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4950 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) to persuade any person to give his vote at an election; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4960 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to dissuade any person from gi ving his vote at an election or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4970 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(2)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) to influence the voting of any pe rson at an election in any manner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4980 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Any person who contravenes the provisi ons of sub-section (1 ) or subsection (2.)\nshall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend\nto six months or with fine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 4990 }, { "number": "127", "title": "Section 127(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) An offence punishable under s ubsection (2) shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5000 }, { "number": "128", "title": "Section 128(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) If any person to whom this section applies is without reasonable cause guilty of\nany act or omission in breach of his o fficial duty, he shall on conviction, be\npunished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5010 }, { "number": "128", "title": "Section 128(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) An offence under sub-secti on (1) shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5020 }, { "number": "128", "title": "Section 128(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No suit or other legal proceedings sh all lie against such person for damages in\nrespect of any such act or omission as aforesaid.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5030 }, { "number": "128", "title": "Section 128(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The persons to whom this section a pplies are the returning officers, presiding\nofficers, polling officers and any other pe rson appointed to perform any duty in\nconnection with the receipt or nominations or withdrawal of candidatures or the\nrecording or counting of votes at an el ection; and the expression \"official duty\"\nshall for tile purpose of this section be construed accordingly, but shall not\ninclude duties imposed otherwise than by or under this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5040 }, { "number": "129", "title": "Section 129(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any person who at any election fraudulently takes, or attempts to take a ballot\npaper out of a polling station, or willfully aids or abets the doing of any such act\nshall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend\nto one year or with fine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5050 }, { "number": "129", "title": "Section 129(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If the presiding officer of a polling station has reason to believe that any person is\ncommitting an offence punishable under sub-se ction (1), such officer may, before\nsuch person leaves the polling station, arrest or direct a police officer to arrest\nsuch person and may search such person or cause him to be searched by a police\nofficer:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5060 }, { "number": "129", "title": "Proviso to Section 129(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that when it is necessary to cause a woman to be searched, the search shall be\nmade by another woman with strict regard to decency.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5070 }, { "number": "129", "title": "Section 129(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Any ballot paper found upon the person arrested on search shall be made over for\nsafe custody to a police officer by the presiding officer, or when the search is\nmade by a police officer, shall be kept by such officer in safe custody.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5080 }, { "number": "129", "title": "Section 129(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) An offence punishable under sub- section (1) shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5090 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) A person shall be guilty of an offence if at any election, he,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5100 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) fraudulently defaces, or fra udulently destroys any nomination\npaper; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5110 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) fraudulently defaces, destroys or removes any list, notice or other\ndocuments affixed by or under the authority of a returning officer,\nor", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5120 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) fraudulently defaces or fraudulently destroys any ballot paper or\nthe official mark on any ballot paper; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5130 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) without due authority supplies any ballot paper to any person or\nreceives any ballot paper from a ny person or is in possession of\nany ballot paper; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5140 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) fraudulently puts into any ballo t box anything other than the ballot\npaper which he is authorized by law to put in; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5150 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) without due authority destroys, takes, opens or otherwise interferes\nwith any ballot box or ballot papers then in use for the purposes of\nthe election; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5160 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(1)(g)", "chapter": null, "content": "(g) fraudulently or without due aut hority as the case may be, attempts\nto do any of the foregoing acts or w illfully aids or abets the doing\nof any such acts,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5170 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person guilty of an o ffence under the section shall,", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5180 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) if he is a returning officer or presiding officer of a polling station\nor any other officer or cler k employed on official duty in\nconnection with the election, on conviction, be punished with\nimprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with\nfine or with both", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5190 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) if he is any other person, on conviction, be punished with\nimprisonment for a term which ma y extend to six months or with\nfine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5200 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) For the purpose of this section, a person shall be deem ed to be on official duty if\nhis duty is to take part in-the conduct of an election or part of an election\nincluding the counting of votes or to be respon sible after an elec tion for the used\nballot papers and other documents in c onnection with such election, but the\nexpression \"official duty\" shall not include any duty imposed otherwise than by or\nunder this Act in connection with such election.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5210 }, { "number": "130", "title": "Section 130(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) An offence punishable under clause (b ) of sub-section (2) shall be cognizable.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5220 }, { "number": "131", "title": "Section 131", "chapter": null, "content": "Any person who in connection with an electi on under this Act, promotes or attempts to\npromote on grounds of religion, race, caste, community or language feelings of enmity or\nhatred between different classes of the citi zens of India shall, on conviction, be punished\nwith imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine or with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5230 }, { "number": "132", "title": "Section 132(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall convene, hold or attend any public meeting, within any polling\narea within forty-eight hour s before the commencement of the poll or on the date\nor dates on which poll is taken for an election in that polling area.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5240 }, { "number": "132", "title": "Section 132(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person who contravenes the provi sions of sub-section (1) shall, on\nconviction, be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred fifty rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5250 }, { "number": "133", "title": "Section 133", "chapter": null, "content": "The Deputy Commissioner may in order to en sure free and fair election, prohibit any fair\n(including cattle fairs) or shandies in a Panchayat area on th e day of election to the Gram\nPanchayat or such area.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5260 }, { "number": "134", "title": "Section 134(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any person who at a public meetin g held in connection with an election under\nthis Act, acts or incites others to act, in a disorderly manner for the purpose of\npreventing the transaction of the business for which the meeting was called shall,\non conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5270 }, { "number": "134", "title": "Section 134(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) If any police officer reasonably suspects any person of committing an offence\nunder sub-section (1), he may, if requested so to do by the Chairperson of the\nmeeting require that person to declare to him immediately his name and address\nand, if that person refuses or fails to decl are his name and address, or if the police\nofficer reasonably suspects him of giving a false name or address, the police\nofficer may arrest him without warrant.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5280 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No person shall print or publish, or cau se to be printed or published any election\npamphlet or poster which does not bear on its face the names and addresses of the\nprinter and the publisher thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5290 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No person shall print or cause to be printed any election pamphlet or poster", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5300 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) unless a declaration as to the identity of the publisher thereof,\nsigned by him and attested by tw o persons to whom he is\npersonally known is delivered by him to the printer in duplicate;\nand", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5310 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) unless within a reasonable time af ter the printing of the documents\none copy of the declaration is sent by the printer together with one\ncopy of the document to the Deputy Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5320 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) For the purposes of this section-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5330 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(3)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) any process for multiplying copies of a document, other than\ncopying it by hand, shall be deemed to be printing and the\nexpression 'printer' shall be construed accordingly; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5340 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(3)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) election pamphlets or poster means any printed pamphlet, hand bill\nor other document distributed for the purpose of promoting or\nprejudicing the election of a candi date or group of candidates or\nany placard or poster having reference to an election but does not\ninclude any hand bill, placard or poster merely announcing the\ndate, time, place and other particulars of an\" election meeting or\nroutine instruction to election agents or workers.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5350 }, { "number": "135", "title": "Section 135(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) Any person who contravenes any of th e provisions of sub- section (1) or sub-\nsection (2) shall, on conviction, be puni shed with imprisonment for a term which\nmay extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees\nor with both.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5360 }, { "number": "136", "title": "Section 136", "chapter": null, "content": "If any person is guilty of any such corrupt practice as is specified below or in connection\nwith an election, he shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to five\nhundred rupees, the hiring or procuring whethe r on payment or other wise, any vehicle,\nor vessel by a candidate or his agent or by any other person with the consent of a\ncandidate or his agent, or the use of such vehicle or vesse1 for the free conveyance of any\nvoter (other than the candidate himself, the members of his family or his agents) to or\nfrom any polling station in accordance with the rules made under this Act;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5370 }, { "number": "136", "title": "Proviso to Section 136", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that the use of any public transport vehicle or vessel or railway carriage by any\nvoter at his own cost for the purpose of going to or coming from any such polling station or place\nfixed for the poll shall not be deemed to be a corrupt practice under this clause.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5380 }, { "number": "136", "title": "Explanation to Section 136", "chapter": null, "content": "Explanation: In this clause th e expression 'vehicle' means any ve hicle used or capable of being\nused for the purpose of road transport, whethe r propelled by mechanical power or otherwise\nwhether used for the drawing of other vehicles or otherwise.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5390 }, { "number": "137", "title": "Section 137", "chapter": null, "content": "No court shall take cognizance of an offe nce punishable under clause (a) of sub-section", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5400 }, { "number": "137", "title": "Section 137(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) of section 130 unless there is a complaint made by an order of or under authority from\nthe Deputy Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5410 }, { "number": "543", "title": "CHAPTER VIII - FINANCE COMMISSION", "chapter": "CHAPTER VIII", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5420 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Governor shall as soon as soon as may be within one year from the\ncommencement of this Act and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year,\nconstitute a Finance Commission to revi ew the financial position of the Zilla\nParishads, the Anchal Samitis and the Gram Panchayats and to make\nrecommendations to the Governor as to;-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5430 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) the principles which should govern-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5440 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) the distribution between the State and Zilla Parishads, the\nAnchal Samitis and the Gram Panchayats of the net\nproceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the\nState which may be divided between them under this Act\nand allocation between the Zilla Parishads, Anchal Samitis\nand Gram Panchayats of their respective shares of such\nproceeds;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5450 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) the determination of the taxe s, duties, tolls, rates and fees\nwhich may be assigned to or appropriated by the Zilla\nParishads, the Anchal Samitis and the Gram Panchayats;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5460 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) the grants-in-aid to the Zilla Parishads, the Anchal Samitis\nand the Gram Panchayats from the consolidated Fund of\nthe State;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5470 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) the measures needed to improve the financial positions of the Zilla\nParishads, the Anchal Samitis and the Gram Panchayats; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5480 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) any other matter refereed to the Finance Commission by the\nGovernor in the Intere st of sound finance of the Zilla Parishads,\nthe Anchal Samitis and the Gram Panchayats.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5490 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Finance Commission shall consist of one or more members of whom one\nshall be the Chairman.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5500 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Chairman or members of th e Finance Commission shall possess such\nqualification and shall be appointed in such manner as may be prescribed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5510 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) The Finance Commission sha ll determine its procedure.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5520 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) The Chairman or a member of the Finance Commission may resign his office by\nwriting under his hand and addressed to th e Governor but he sha!1 continue in\noffice until his resignation is accepted by the Governor.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5530 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) The 'casual vacancy' created by the re signation of the Chairman or a member\nunder sub-section (5) or for any other reason may be filled up by fresh\nappointment and the Chairman or the member so appointed shall hold office for\nthe remaining period for which the Chairman or the member in whose place he\nwas appointed would have held office.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5540 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(7)", "chapter": null, "content": "(7) The. Finance Commission shall have th e following powers in the performance of\nits functions, namely-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5550 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(7)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) to call for any record from any officer or authority;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5560 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(7)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to summon any person to give evidence or produce any record; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5570 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(7)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) such other powers as may be assigned to it by the Governor.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5580 }, { "number": "138", "title": "Section 138(8)", "chapter": null, "content": "(8) The Governor shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance\nCommission under this section, together with an expl anatory memorandum as to\nthe action taken thereon to be laid before the State Legislature.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5590 }, { "number": "561", "title": "CHAPTER IX - MISCELLANEOUS", "chapter": "CHAPTER IX", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5600 }, { "number": "139", "title": "Section 139(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) If at any time it appears to the Deputy Commissioner or any o fficer authorized by\nhim in this behalf that a Gram Panchayat, an Anchal Samiti and a Zilla Parish ad\nmember, or officer, or employee thereof has made willful or persistent default in\nthe performance or any duty imposed unde r this Act the Deputy Commissioner or\nthe officer may, by order in writing fix, a period for the performance of that duty,\nand if the duty is not performed with in the period so fixed, the Deputy\nCommissioner or the officer may, by orders appoint any person to perform the\nsaid duty and direct that the expenses of the performance of the duty shall be paid\nby the defaulting Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla Parishad within such\nperiod as he may think fit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5610 }, { "number": "139", "title": "Section 139(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Deputy Commissioner or the officer exercising the power under sub-section", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5620 }, { "number": "139", "title": "Section 139(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) shall call for the explanation of the Gram Panchayat, the Anchal Samiti and\nZilla Parishad concerned for any default under sub-section (1) and shall forthwith\nreport to the Government who may, after giving notice to the Gram Panchayat,\nthe Anchal Samiti and Z1IIa Parishad Officer or employee and after making such\ninquiry as he deems fit, rescind, modify or confirm the order.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5630 }, { "number": "140", "title": "Section 140(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) If, in the opinion of the Deputy Commi ssioner or any officer authorized by him in\nthis behalf, the execution of any order or resolution of a Gram Panchayat or an\nAnchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad or the doing of an act which is about to be done\nor is causing or is likely to cause injury or annoyance to the public or to lead to a\nbreach of the peace or is unlawful, he may, by order in writing, suspend the\nexecution of that order or resolution or prohibit the doing of that act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5640 }, { "number": "140", "title": "Section 140(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) When the Deputy Commissioner or the o fficer makes an order under sub-section", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5650 }, { "number": "140", "title": "Section 140(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) he shall forthwith send to the Gram Panchayat or the Anchal Samiti or the\nZilla Parishad affected thereby a copy of the order together with a statement of\nthe reasons for making it.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5660 }, { "number": "140", "title": "Section 140(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Deputy Commissioner or the officer shall also forthwith submit to the\nGovernment a report of the circumstances in which the order was made under this\nsection and the Government may, after giving notice to the Gram Panchayat or\nthe Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad and making such inquiry as he deems fit,\nrescind, modify or confirm the order.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5670 }, { "number": "141", "title": "Section 141(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Deputy Commissioner may, at any time call for the records of a Gram\nPanchayat or an Anchal Samiti or Zilla Pa rishad relating to taxes or fees levied\nwithin it area and may make suggestion fo r alteration, addition or modification of\nany tax or fee so levied at the rate thereof.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5680 }, { "number": "141", "title": "Section 141(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) On receipt of a suggestion under sub- section (1) the Gram Panchayat or the\nAnchal Samiti or the Zilla Parishad shall reconsider the matter in a meeting and a\ncopy of the resolution adopted shall be sent to the Deputy Commissioner.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5690 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) If, in the opinion of the Government , Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti or Zilla\nParishad;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5700 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) exceeds or abuses its powers, or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5710 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) is incompetent to perform, or makes willful and persistent default\nin the discharge of the functions imposed on it by or under this Act\nor another law for the time being in force; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5720 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) persistently disobeys the or der of the Deputy Commissioner or the\nofficer under subsection (1) of section 139.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5730 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) The Government may, by or der in writing, dissolve Gram Panchayat or an Anchal\nSamiti or a Zilla Parishad and direct that it shall be reconstituted in the manner\nprovided in this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5740 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) No order under sub-section (1) shall be passed by the Government without giving\nto a Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad reasonable opportunity\nto render an explanation.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5750 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) When a Gram Panchayat, or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad is dissolved\nunder sub-section (1);", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5760 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(4)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) all the members of the Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti or Zilla\nParishad shall, from the date specified in the order, vacate their\noffice as member;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5770 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(4)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) all the functions of the Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and Zilla\nParishad Shall, during the period of dissolution, be discharged by\nsuch person or persons as the G overnment may appoint in this\nbehalf.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5780 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "(5) When a Gram Panchayat or Anchal! Samiti or Zilla Par/shad is dissolved; it shall\nbe reconstituted in the manner provided in this Act before the end of six months\nfrom the date of such dissolution;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5790 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Proviso to Section 142(5)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that where the remai nder of the period for which the dissolved Zilla Parishad,\nAnchal Samiti or Gram Panchaya t would have continued is less than six months it shall not be\nnecessary to hold an election under this sectio n for constitution of a Zilla Parishad, Anchal\nSamiti or Gram Panchayat for such period.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5800 }, { "number": "142", "title": "Section 142(6)", "chapter": null, "content": "(6) Zilla Parishad, Anchal Samiti or Gram Panchayat constituted upon the dissolution\nbefore expiration of it duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period\nof which the dissolved Zilla Parishad, Anchal Samiti or Gram Panchayat would\nhave continued had it not been so dissolved.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5810 }, { "number": "143", "title": "Section 143(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) No suit or prosecution shall lie agai nst any member, officer, employee or agent of\na Gram Panchayat or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad, in respect of anything\ndone or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or any rule or bye-law\nmade thereunder.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5820 }, { "number": "143", "title": "Section 143(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) No suit or other legal proceedings sha ll be instituted against any Gram Panchayat\nor Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad or any member, officer, employee or agent\nthereof for anything done or purporting to be done under this Act or any rule or\nbye-law made therunder, until expiration of two months next after notice in\nwriting as been left or delivered at the office of the Gram Panchayat or Anchal\nSamiti or Zilla Parishad as the case may be, and also at the residence of the\nmember, officer, employee, or agent thereof against whom such suit or\nproceeding is intended to be instituted, and the notice shall state the amount of\ncompensation claimed and the name and place of abode of the person who intends\nto institute the suit or proceedings.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5830 }, { "number": "143", "title": "Section 143(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) Every suit or proceeding referred to in sub-section (2) shall be instituted within\nsix months after the date on which the cause of action arose.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5840 }, { "number": "144", "title": "Section 144", "chapter": null, "content": "If any member, officer or servant of a Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad\nknowingly acquires for himself directly or indirectly by himself or by a partner, employer\nor servant, any share of intere st in any contract or employme nt with, by or on behalf of a\nGram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti or Zilla Pa rishad, he shall, on conviction, be punished\nwith fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5850 }, { "number": "145", "title": "Section 145", "chapter": null, "content": "Who ever", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5860 }, { "number": "145", "title": "Section 145(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) obstructs a Gram Panchayat or an An chal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad or any\nmembers, employee or agent thereof or pr event or attempts to prevent any such\nmember, employee or agent from doing anything which he is empowered or\nrequired to do under the prov isions of this Act or any rule, bye-law made\nthereunder; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5870 }, { "number": "145", "title": "Section 145(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) without lawful authority removes or de stroys, defaces or otherwise obliterates any\nnotice, materials, lamp post, directi on post stand post or any other property\nexhibited or erected by the Gram Panchayat or Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad or\nunder its authority, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two\nhundred rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5880 }, { "number": "146", "title": "Section 146", "chapter": null, "content": "Whosoever removes, displaces or makes an alternation in .or encroaches of land, road,\netc. or otherwise interferes with any pavement , gutter or other materi als of public streets,\nor any fence, wall or post thereof, or a lamppost or bracket, direc tion post, stand post,\nhydrent or other such property of the Gram Panchayat, the Anchal Samiti and the Zilla\nParish ad without the sanction from the re spective Gram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti and\nZilla Parishad or other local authority shall be punishable with fine which may extend to\none thousand rupees.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5890 }, { "number": "147", "title": "Section 147", "chapter": null, "content": "Whosoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or rule made there under shall,\nif no other penalty is provided elsewhere in the Act for such contravention, be punishable\nwith fine which may extend to two hundred rupees and, in the ca se of a continuing\ncontravention with an additional fine which may extend to ten rupees for every day after\nthe first during which he has persisted in the contravention.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5900 }, { "number": "148", "title": "Section 148(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Any police officer may arrest any pe rson committing in his presence any offence\nagainst the provisions of this Act or of any regulation or bye-law made there\nunder if the name and address of such person is not known to him and if he\ndeclines to give his name and address, of if the polic e officer has reason to doubt\nthe accuracy of such name and address given, and such person may be detained at\nthe Station house until his name and address is correctly ascertained.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5910 }, { "number": "148", "title": "Section 148(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any person arrested under sub-section (1) shall be informed as soon as may be, of\nthe grounds for such arrest and shall be produced before the nearest Magistrate\nwithin a period of twenty-four hours of su ch arrest excluding the time necessary\nfor the journey from the place of arrest to the court of the Magistrate· and no such\nperson shall be detained in custody beyond the said period without authority of\nMagistrate.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5920 }, { "number": "148", "title": "Section 148(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) It shall also be the duty of all police officer to give immediate information to the\nChairperson or Member Secretary of the Gram Panchayat, Chairperson or\nExecutive Officer of Anchal Samiti, Chairperson or Member Secretary of the\nZilla Parish ad, the commission of any offence against the provisions of this Act\nor of any rule, regulation or bye-law made thereunder or where a member of the\nGram Panchayat, Anchal Samiti or Zilla Parishad is arrested within twenty-four\nhours of such arrest and to assist all officers and servants of the Gram Panchayat,\nAnchal Samiti or Zilla Parish ad in the exercise of their lawful authority.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5930 }, { "number": "149", "title": "Section 149", "chapter": null, "content": "Every member, officer or other employees of a Gram Panchayat, an Anchal Samiti and a\nZilla Parishad shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of\nthe Indian Penal Code.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5940 }, { "number": "150", "title": "Section 150(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Government may, after previous publication, make rules to carry out all or\nany of the provisions of this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5950 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made there under a Gram\nPanchayat or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad may frame bye-laws:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5960 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) to regulate the appointmen t, functions, powers, duties and\nconditions of service of its officers and employees;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5970 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) to prohibit or regulate the disc harge of water from any drain or\npremises on a public street or into a river, pond, tank, well or any\nother place;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5980 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) to regulate sanitation, conserva ncy and drainage in the area within\nits jurisdiction;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 5990 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(d)", "chapter": null, "content": "(d) to prohibit or regulate the use of roads, public streets or other\npublic streets or other public places;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6000 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(e)", "chapter": null, "content": "(e) to regulate the terms and conditio ns subject to which a license may\nbe granted for the running of mark ets by private persons, the fees\nto be charged there from and other incidental matters;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6010 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) to regulate the manner in which tanks, ponds, cesspools, pasture\nlands, playgrounds, manure pits, land for disposal of dead bodies\nand bathing places may be maintained and used; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6020 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(1)(f)", "chapter": null, "content": "(f) to regulate any of thes e functions under this Act.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6030 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Any bye-law made under sub-section (1) may provide that a contravention thereof\nshall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees and in the\ncase of a continuing contravention with an additional fine which may extend to\nfive rupees for each day during which the contravention continues.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6040 }, { "number": "151", "title": "Section 151(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The power to make bye-laws conferred under sub-section (1) is conferred subject\nto the condition of the bye-law being ma de after previous publication and any\nbye-law so made shall not take eff ect until it has been approved by the\nGovernment and published in the Official Gazette.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6050 }, { "number": "152", "title": "Section 152", "chapter": null, "content": "The Government may by notif ication, in the official Gaze tte, omit, amend or add any\nactivity, programme or scheme covered by or me ntioned in Schedules, I, II, Ill. On the\nissue of such notification the schedule sh all be deemed to have been amended\naccordingly.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6060 }, { "number": "608", "title": "CHAPTER X - INSPECTION AND AUDIT", "chapter": "CHAPTER X", "content": "", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6070 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The State Government shall appoint an officer and such other officers as it may\nconsider necessary for the purpose of inspection or s uperintending the work, of\nall, or any of the Gram Panchayats, or the Anchal Samitis or the Zilla Parishads.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6080 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) An officer appointed to inspect or superintend the work of a Gram Panchayat, or\nan Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad may at any time-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6090 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) inspect, or cause to be inspect ed any immovable property used or\noccupied by the Gram Panchayat, the Anchal Samiti or the Zilla\nParishad or any work in progress under the direction of the Gram\nPanchayat, the Anchal Samiti or the Zilla Parishad.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6100 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) Inspect or examine, or depute any other officer of the Government\nto inspect or examine, any depart ment of the Gram Panchayat, the\nAnchal Samiti or the Zilla Parishad or any service, work or thing\nunder the control of the Gram Panchayat, the Anchal Samiti or the\nZilla Parishad; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6110 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) Require for the purposes of in spection or examination the Gram\nPanchayat, the Anchal Samiti or the Zilla Parish ad-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6120 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(i)", "chapter": null, "content": "(i) to produce any record, correspondence, plan or other\ndocument;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6130 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(ii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(ii) to furnish any return, pla n, estimate statement, accounts or\nstatistics; or", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6140 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(2)(iii)", "chapter": null, "content": "(iii) to furnish or obtain any report or information.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6150 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(3)", "chapter": null, "content": "(3) The Deputy Commissioner or any ot her officer not below the rank of an\nAdditional Deputy Commissioner or Extr a Assistant Commissioner, when\nauthorized by the State Government in this behalf, may exercise all or any of the\npowers conferred on an inspecting officer under sub-section (2).", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6160 }, { "number": "153", "title": "Section 153(4)", "chapter": null, "content": "(4) When an inspection of a Gram Panchayat or an Anchal Samiti or a Zilla Parishad\nis undertaken by any officer referred to in sub-section (3) a report of such\ninspection shall be submitted by such officer to the State Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6170 }, { "number": "154", "title": "Section 154(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Audit of the accounts of the fund s of a Gram Panchayat or an Anchal! Samiti\nor a Zilla Parishad shall be carried out by the authority as may be prescribed by\nthe Government and a copy of the audit report-", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6180 }, { "number": "154", "title": "Section 154(1)(a)", "chapter": null, "content": "(a) on the Gram Panchayat, shall be forwarded to the Anchal Samiti\nby the Gram Panchayat;", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6190 }, { "number": "154", "title": "Section 154(1)(b)", "chapter": null, "content": "(b) on the Anchal Samiti, shall be forwarded to the Zilla Parish ad or\nthe prescribed authority by the Anchal Samiti; and", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6200 }, { "number": "154", "title": "Section 154(1)(c)", "chapter": null, "content": "(c) on the Zilla Parishad, shall be forwarded to the State Government\nby the Zilla Parishad .\nAfter taking steps to rectify any defects or irregularities committed in such action as may\nbe necessary against such person after calling for such explanation and making such enquiry\nafter giving an opportunity to him which have been pointed out in the audit.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6210 }, { "number": "155", "title": "Section 155(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) As soon as may be after the first da y of April in every year, and not later than\nsuch date as may be fixed by the Gove rnment, the Executive Officer shall place\nbefore the Anchal Samiti a report of the administration of the Anchal Samiti\nduring the preceding financial year, in such form and with such details as the\nGovernment may direct, and shall forward the report, with the resolution of the\nAnchal Samiti hereon, to the Zilla Parishad and to the Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6220 }, { "number": "155", "title": "Section 155(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) As soon as may be after the first day of April in every year, and not later than\nsuch date as may be fixed by the Government, the Executive Officer shall place\nbefore the Anchal Samiti, a report of the administration of the Anchal Samiti\nduring the preceding financial year, in such form and with such details as the\nGovernment may direct, and shall forward the report, with the resolution of the\nAnchal Samiti thereon, to the Zilla Parishad and to the Government.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6230 }, { "number": "156", "title": "Section 156(1)", "chapter": null, "content": "(1) The Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj Ordinance, 1994 is hereby repealed.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6240 }, { "number": "156", "title": "Section 156(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the said\nOrdinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding\nprovisions of this Act:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6250 }, { "number": "156", "title": "Proviso to Section 156(2)", "chapter": null, "content": "Provided that all the Panchayats existing im mediately before commencement of this Act\nshall continue till the expiration of their durati on or till the expiry on such extended period as\nallowed under the North East Frontier Agency Panchayat Raj Regulati on, 1967 in terms of\nproviso to section 148 of the Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj Ordinance, 1994.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6260 }, { "number": "157", "title": "Section 157", "chapter": null, "content": "If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government, may\nby order, published in the Official Gazette as the occasion may require, 90 anything\nwhich appears to it to be necessary to remove the difficulty.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6270 }, { "number": "629", "title": "Schedule - SCHEDULE I", "chapter": null, "content": "Schedule-I \n(See Section 30) \n \n1. General Functions: \n(1). Preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area. \n(2) Preparation of annual budget. \n(3) Providing relief’s in natural calamities. \n(4) Removal of encroachment on public properties. \n(5) Organizing voluntary labour and contribution for community works. \n (6) Maintenance of essent ial statistics of the villages. \nII. Agriculture, including Agricultural Extension: \n(1) Promotion and development of agriculture and horticulture. \n(2) Development of waste lands. \n(3) Development and maintenance of grazing lands and preventing their \nunauthorized alienation and use. \nIII. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry: \n(1) Improvement of breed of cat tle, poultry and other livestock. \n(2) Promotion of dairy fa rming, poultry and piggery. \n(3) Grassland development. \nIV. Fisheries: \n \nDevelopment of fisheries in the villages.\nV. Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: \n(1) Planting and preservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public \nlands under its control. \n(2) Fuel plantations and fodder development. \n(3) Promotion of farm forestry. \n(4) Development of social forestry. \nVI. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: \n(1) Promotion of rural and cottage industries. \n(2) Organisation of conferences, seminars and training programmes, \nagricultural and industrial exhibitions for the benefit of the rural areas. \nVII. Rural Housing: \n(1) Distribution of house site s within Gramthana limits. \n(2) Maintenance of records relating to the houses, sites a nd other private and \npublic properties. \nVIII. Drinking water: \n(1) Construction, repairs and maintena nce of drinking water wells, tanks and \nponds. \n(2) Prevention and cont rol of water pollution. \n(3) Maintenance of rura l water supply scheme. \nIX. Roads, Buildings, Culverts, Bridges, Ferries, Waterways and other means of \nCommunication: \n(1) Construction and maintenance of village roads, drains and culverts. \n(2) Maintenance of buildings under its c ontrol or transfe rred to it by the \nGovernment or any public authority. \nX. Rural Electrification including distribution of Electricity: \nProviding for and maintenance of lighting of public streets and other places. \nXI. Non-conventional Energy Source: \n(1) Promotion and development of non-conventional energy schemes. \n(2) Maintenance of community non-c onventional energy devices, including \nbio-gas; plants. \n(3) Propagation of improved chulhas and other efficient energy devices. \nXII. Poverty Alleviation Programmes: \n(1) Promotion of public awareness an d participation in poverty alleviation \nprogrammes for fuller employment and creation of productive assets etc. \n(2) Selection of beneficiaries unde r various programmes through Gram \nPanchayat. \n(3) Participation of effectiv e implementation and monitoring. \nXIII. Education, including Prim ary and Secondary Schools: \n(1) Promotion of public awareness and participation in primary and secondary \neducation. \n(2) Ensuring full enrolment and attendance in primary schools. \n \nXIV. Adult and non-formal Education: \nPromotion of adult literacy. \n \nXV. Libraries: \nVillage libraries and reading rooms. \n \nXVI. Cultural Activities: \nPromotion of social and cultural activities. \n \n \nXVII. Markets and Fairs: \nRegulation of airs (including cattle fairs) and festivals. \n \nXVIII. Rural Sanitation: \n(1) Maintenance ge neral Sanitation.\n(2) Cleaning of public roads, drains, tanks, wells and other public places. \n(3) Maintenance and regulati on of burning and burial grounds. \n(4) Construction and maintenance of public latrines. \n(5) Disposal of unclaimed corpses and Carcasses. \n(6) Management and control of washing and bathing ghats. \nXIX. Public Health & Family Welfare \n(1) Implementation of family Welfare programmes \n(2) Prevention and remedial measures against epidemics. \n(3) Regulation of sale of meat, fish and other perishable food articles \n(4) Participation in programmes of human and animal vaccinations. \n(5) Licensing of eating and entertainment establishments. \n(6) Destruction of stray dogs. \n(7) Regulation of curing, tanning a nd dyeing of skins and hides. \n(8) Regulation of offensive and dangerous trades. \nXX. Women and Child Development \n(1) Participation in the implementation of women and child welfare \nprogrammes. \n(2) Promotion of school health and nutrition programmes. \n \nXXI. Social Welfare, including Welfare of the Handicapped, Mentally Retarded: \n(1) Participation in the implementation of the social welfare programmes, \nincluding welfare of the handicapped, mentally retarded and destitute. \n(2) Monitoring of the old-age and widows pension schemes. \nXXII. Welfare of the Weaker Sections: \n(1) Promotion of public awareness with regard to welfare of weaker sections. \n(2) Participation in the implementation of the specific programmes for the \nwelfare of the weaker sections. \nXXIII. Public Distribution System: \n(1) Promotion of public awareness with regard to the distri bution of essential \ncommodities. \n(2) Monitoring the public distribution system. \nXXIV. Maintenance of Community Assets: \n(1) Maintenance of community assets. \n(2) Preservation and maintenance of other community assets. \nX.XV. Construction and maintenance of Pub lic/Community hall and similar institutions. \n \nXXVI. Construction and maintenance of cattle sheds, pounds and cart stands. \n \nXXVII. Construction and maintenance of slaughter house. \n \nXXVIII. Maintenance of public parks, playgrounds etc. \n \nXXIX. Regulation of manure pits in public places. \n \nXXX. Establishment and control of shandies. \n \nXXXI. Such other functions as may be entrusted.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6280 }, { "number": "630", "title": "Schedule - SCHEDULE II", "chapter": null, "content": "SCHEDULE-II \n(See Section 70) \n \n1. General Function: \n(1 ) Preparation of annual plans in re spect of the schemes entrusted '(0 it by \nvirtue of the Act and those assigned to it by the Government or the Zilla \nParishad and submission thereof to the Zilla Parishad within the prescribe \ntime for integration with the District Plan. \n(2) Consideration and consolidati on of the Annual Plans of all Gram \nPanchayats in the Anchal Samiti and submission of he consolidated plan \nto the Zilla Parishad. \n(3) Preparation of Annua l Budget of the Anchal Sa miti and its submission \nwithin the prescribed time to the Zilla Parishad. \n(4) Performing such functions and execu ting such works as may be entrusted \nto it by the Government or the Zilla Parishad. \n(5) Providing relief in natural calamities. \n \nII. Agriculture, including Agricultural Extension: \n(1) Promotion and development of agriculture and horticulture. \n(2) Maintenance of agricultural se eds farms and horticultural nurseries. \n (3) Storing and distribution of insecticides and pesticides. \n(4) Propagation of improved methods of cultivation. \n(5) Promotion of cultivation and marketing of vegetables, fruits and flowers. \n (6) Training of farmers and extension activities. \nIII. Land improvement and Soil Conservation: \nAssisting the Government and Zilla Pari shad in the implementation of land \nimprovement and soil conservation programmes of the Government. \nIV. Minor Irrigation, Water Management and Watershed Development: \n(1) Assisting the Government and Zi lla Parishad in the construction and \nmaintenance of minor irrigation works. \n(2) Implementation of community a nd individual irrigation works. \nV. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry: \n(1) Maintenance of veterinary and animal husbandry services. \n (2) Improvement of breed of cattle, poultry and other livestock. \n(3) Promotion of dairy fa rming, poultry and piggery. \n(4) Prevention of epidemics and contagious diseases. \nVI. Fisheries: \nPromotion of fisheries development. \n \nVII. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industry: \n(1) Promotion of rural and cottage industry. \n(2) Organization of conferences, seminars and training programmes, \nagricultural and industrial exhibitions. \nVIII. Rural Housing. \nImplementation of housing schemes and distribution of house sites in villages \noutside gram Panchayat limits. \nIX. Drinking Water: \n(1) Establishment, repairs and mainte nance of rural water supply schemes. \n (2) Prevention and cont rol of water pollution. . \n(3) Implementation of rural sanitation schemes. \nX. Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce, Fuel and Fodder: \n(1) Planting and preservation of trees on the sides of roads and other public \nlands under its control. \n(2) Fuel plantation and f odder development. (3) Promotion of farm forestry. \nXI. Roads, Buildings, Bridges, Ferri es, Water Ways and other means of \nCommunications:\n(1) Construction and maintenance of pub lic roads, drains, culverts and other \nmeans of communication which are not under the control of any other \nlocal authority of the Government. \n(2) Maintenance of any building or other property vested in the Anchal \nSamiti. (3) Maintenance of boats, ferries and waterways. \nXII. Non-conventional Energy Sources: \nPromotion and development of non-conventional energy sources. \n \nXIII. Poverty Alleviation Programmes: \nImplementation of poverty alleviation programmes. \n \nXIV. Education, including Prim ary and Secondary Schools: \n(1) Promotion of primary and secondary education. \n(2) Construction repair and mainte nance of primary school buildings. \n(3) Promotiol1of social educa tion through youth clubs and mahila \nmandals/Samitis. \nXV. Technical Training and 'Vocational Education: \nPromotion of rural artisan and vocational training. \nXVI. Adult and Non-formal Education: \nImplementation of Adult Literacy. \nXVII. Cultural Activities; \nPromotion of social and cultural activities. \nXVIII. Markets and Fairs \nRegulation of fairs and festivals. \nXIX. Health and Family Welfare: \n (1) Promotion of Health and family welfare programmes , \n(2) Promotion of Immunization and vaccination programmes . \n(3) Health and Sanitation at fairs and festivals. \nXX. Women and Child Development \n(1) Promotion of programmes, relating to development of women and \nchildren. \n(2) Promotion of School Health and Nutrition programmes. \n(3) Promotion of participation of vol untary organization in women and child \ndevelopment programmes . \nXXI. Social Welfare including Welfare of the Handicapped and Mentally Retarded: \n(1) Social welfare programmes includi ng welfare of handicapped, mentally \nretarded and destitute. \n(2) Monitoring the old-age and widow's pensions and pensions for the \nhandicapped. \nXXII. Welfare of the Weaker Sections: \n(1) Promotion of welfar e of weaker sections. \n(2) Protecting such castes and classes fr om social injustice and exploitation. \nXXIII. Maintenance of Community Assets: \n(1) Maintaining all community assets vested in it or transferred by the \nGovernment Of any local authority or organization. \n(2) Preservation and maintenance of other community assets. \nXX1V. Public Distribution System; \nDistribution of essential commodities. \nXXV. Rural Electrification: \nPromotion of rural electrification. \nXXVI. Co-operation: \nPromotion of co-operative activities . \nXXVII. Libraries: \nPromotion of libraries. \nXXIII. Such other functions as may be entrusted.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6290 }, { "number": "631", "title": "Schedule - SCHEDULE III", "chapter": null, "content": "Schedule-III \n(See Section 93) \n \n1. General Function:- \nOverall supervision, co-ordination and in tegration of Development schemes at \nAnchal Samiti and District levels and preparing the plan for the development of \nthe District. \nII. Agriculture (including Agricultural Extension) and Horticulture: \n(1) Promotion of measures to incr ease agricultural production and to \npopularize the use of improved agricu ltural implements and the adoption \nof improved agricultural practices. \n(2) Opening and maintenance of agricultural and horticultural farms and \ncommercial farms. \n(3) Establishment and maintenance of godowns. \n(4) Conducting agricultural fairs and exhibitions. \n(5) Management of agricultural and horticultural training centers. \n(6) Training of farmers. \nIII. Land improvement and Soil Conservation: \nPlanning and implementations of land improvement and soil conservation \nprogrammes entrusted by the Government. \nIV. Minor Irrigation, Water Management and Watershed Development: \n(1) Construction, renovation and mainte nance of minor irrigation works. \n(2) Providing for the timely and equita ble distribution and full use of water \nunder irrigation schemes under the control of the Zilla Parishad. \n(3) Watershed development programmes. \n(4) Development of groundwater resources. \nV. Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Poultry: \n(1) Establishment and maintenance of Anchal Samiti and village veterinary \nhospitals, first-aid centers and mobile veterinary dispensaries. \n(2) Improvement of breed of cat tle, poultry and other livestock. \n (3) Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery. \n(4) Prevention of epidemics and contagious diseases. \nVI. Fisheries: \n(1) Development of fisheries in irrigatio n works vested in the Zilla Parishad. \n(2) Promotion of inland, brackish water and marine fish culture. \n(3) Implementation of fishermen's welfare programmes. \nVII. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries: \n(1) Promotion of rural and cottage industries. \n(2) Establishment and management of training-cum-production centers. \n(3) Organisation of marketing facili ties for products of cottage and village \nindust.ries. \n(4) Implementation of schemes of St ate Boards and AU India Boards and \nCommissions for development of rural and cottage industries. \nVIII. Small Scale Industries incl uding food processing industries \nPromotion of small scale industries. \nIX. Rural housing: \nPromotion of Rural housing Programme . \nX. Drinking Water: \nPromotion of drinking water and rural sanitation programme. \nXI. Minor Forest Produce and Fuel and Fodder: \n(1) Promotion of social and farm forestry, fuel plantation and fodder \ndevelopment. \n(2) Management of minor forest produc e of the forests raised in community \nlands. \n(3) Development of wasteland.\nXII. Roads, Bridges, Ferries Waterways, and other means of communications: \n(1) Construction and maintenance of district roads and culverts, causeways \nand bridges (excluding State Highways and village roads). \n(2) Construction of administrative and other buildings in connection with the \nrequirements of the Zilla Parishad. \nXIII. Non-conventional Energy Sources: \nPromotion and development of non-conventional energy sources. \n \nXIV. Poverty-Alleviation Programmes: \nPlanning, supervision and monitoring th e implementation of poverty alleviation \nprogrammes. \nXV. Education including Primar y and Secondary Schools: \n(1) Promotion of educational activ ities in the dist rict including the \nestablishment and maintenance of Primary and Secondary Schools. \n(2) Establishment and maintenance of Ashram schools and orphanages. \n(3) Survey and evaluation of education activities. \nXVI. Technical Training a nd Vocational Education: \n(1) Establishment and maintenance of rural artisan and voc ational training \ncenters. \n(2) Encouraging and assisting ru ral vocational training centers. \nXVII. Adult and Non-formal Education: \nPlanning and implementation of programme s of adult literacy and non-formal \neducation programmes. \nXVIII. Markets and Fairs: \nRegulation of important fairs and festivals in the District. \nXIX. Health and Family Welfare: \n(1) Management of hospitals and dispensaries excluding those under the \nmanagement of Government or any other local authority. \n(2) Implementation of maternity and child health programmes. \n(3) Implementation of immunizat ion and vaccination programmes. \n(4) Implementation of family welfare programme. \nXX. Woman and Child Development: \n(1) Promotion of programmes relating to development of women and \nChildren. \n(2) Promotion of school health and nutrition programmes. \n(3) Promotion of participation of vol untary organizations in women and child \ndevelopment programmes. \nXXI. Social Welfare, including Welfare of the Handicapped and Mentally Retarded: \nPromotion of Social welfare programmes, including welfare of the handicapped, \nmentally retarded and destitute. \nXXII. Welfare of the weaker Sections: \n(1) Promotion of educational, economic , social, cultural and other interests of \nthe weaker sections. \n(2) Protecting such castes, tribes a nd classes from Social injustice and all \nforms of exploitation. \n(3) Establishment and management of hostels of such Castes, Tribes and \nClasses. \n{4} Supervision and management of hoste ls in the district , distribution of \ngrants, loans and subsidy to individua1s and other schemes for the welfare \nof weaker sections, \nXXIII. Maintenance of Community Assets: \n(1) Maintenance of community assets ve sted in it or transferred to it by the \nGovernment or any local authorities or organizations. \n(2) Assisting the Government in the preservation and main tenance of other \ncommunity assets. \nXXIV. Cultural Activities: \nPromotion of social and cultural activities.\nXXV. Public Distribution System \nXXVI. Rural Electrification. \nXXVII. Libraries: \nPromotion of Libraries. \nXXVIII. Co-operation: \nPromotion of co-operative activities. \nXXIX. Such other functi ons as may be entrusted.", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6300 }, { "number": "632", "title": "Schedule - SCHEDULE IV", "chapter": null, "content": "SCHEDULE –IV \r\n(See section 61). \r\n \r\nFORMS OF OATHS OR AFFIRMATION \r\n \r\nForm of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of a Gram Panchayat, an Anchal \r\nSamiti or a Zilla Parishad. \r\n I…………………………………………………..having been declared a member of \r\nGram Panchayat/Anchal Samiti/Zilla Parish ad do swear in the name of God/solemnly affirm \r\nthat I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, and: \r\nwill faithfully discharge the duties upon which r am about to enter. \r\n \r\n Date: \r\nSignature: \r\n \r\n \r\n Name in block letters: \r\n Address:", "footnote": "", "is_definition": false, "sort_order": 6310 } ], "metadata": { "Act ID": "200105", "Act Number": "5", "Enactment Date": "2001-04-13", "Act Year": "2001", "Short Title": "Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1997", "Department": "DEPARTMENT OF PANCHAYATI RAJ", "Type": "STATE", "Location": "Arunachal Pradesh" }, "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:52:01" }