In section 47 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for the word "Every", the words "Subject to the control of the Gram Panchayat, every" shall be substituted.

Amendment of section 49 ("Amendment of section 49") In section 49 of the principal Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:—

1. (1) The Gram Panchayat shall provide for the payment of remuneration to the Executive Officer and other staff appointed under this Act and the rules made thereunder.