Powers and functions of the Sarpanch

Powers and functions of the Sarpanch Save as otherwise provided by or under this Act, the Sarpanch shall,- (a) make arrangements for the elections of the Upa-Sarpanch within one month from the date of occurrence of the Vacancy; (b) have full access to the records of the gram panchayat; (c) exercise administrative control over the Executive Authority, if there is one, for the purpose of implementation of the resolutions of the gram panchayat or any committee thereof; (d) exercise all the powers and perform all the functions specifically conferred or imposed on the Sarpanch by this Act or the rules made thereunder; (e) have power to require any Executive Authority of any village within the jurisdiction of the gram panchayat to furnish any information on any matter falling within such categories as may be prescribed in respect of such village or any person or property therein, required for the purpose of this Act; (f) intimate to the District Panchayat Officer, every case where any member has incurred any disqualification under sections 16 to 20; and (g) act only within the terms of sanction given in any resolution of the gram panchayat. (h) maintain sanitation in the village; (i) take up plantation and maintain Green coverage in the village; (j) for the purpose of effective functioning of the Gram Panchayat, the Sarpanch shall reside in the village and visit the Gram Panchayat office regularly.