Criminal powers of Sarpanch

(1) Whenever the Sarpanch has reason to believe that a breach of the peace or disturbance of the public tranquility is imminent and immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable, he may, by a written order stating the material facts of the case and served in the prescribed manner, direct any person to abstain from a certain act or to take action with respect to a certain property in his possession or under his management. (2) As soon as the Sarpanch has issued an order under sub-section (1) he shall submit the proceedings of the case to the Sub-divisional Magistrate who may either confirm the order or discharge the notice after hearing the parties to the dispute, if they so desire. (3) An order passed under sub-section (1) shall remain in force for thirty days. (4) Any order passed under sub-section (1) shall be promptly given effect to by the concerned local authorities.

1. (2) As soon as the Sarpanch has issued an order under sub-section (1) he shall submit the proceedings of the case to the Sub-divisional Magistrate who may either confirm the order or discharge the notice after hearing the parties to the dispute, if they so desire.
2. (3) An order passed under sub-section (1) shall remain in force for thirty days.
3. (4) Any order passed under sub-section (1) shall be promptly given effect to by the concerned local authorities.