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The Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993

The Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Avam Gram Swaraj Adhiniyam, 1993

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This law establishes a system of local self-government in Madhya Pradesh by creating Panchayats at the village, block, and district levels. It applies to the entire state, including tribal areas, and defines the powers and responsibilities of elected officials like Sarpanchs and Panchs. The Act is crucial for decentralizing power, allowing rural communities to manage their own affairs, plan for development, and ensure democratic participation in local governance.

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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter 2 Chapter 2 →

  1. 3Notification in relation to Gram
  2. 4Voters list of Gram
  3. 5Registration of voters of Gram
  4. 6Meeting of Gram Sabha
  5. 7Powers and functions of Gram Sabha and its annual meeting

Chapter 3 Chapter 3 →

  1. 8Constitution of Panchayats
  2. 9Duration of Panchayat
  3. 10Establishment of Gram Panchayat, Janpad Panchayat and Zila Panchayat
  4. 11Incorporation of Panchayats
  5. 12Division of Gram Panchayats into wards
  6. 13Constitution of Gram Panchayat
  7. 14Qualifications for voting and being a candidate
  8. 15In such a situation, it would be appropriate that the election officer may allot a symbol to the candidate at his discretion.
  9. 17Election of Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch
  10. 18Handing over of charge by outgoing Sarpanch or Chairman of Gram Nirman Committee
  11. 19Notification of election
  12. 20First meeting and term of office
  13. 21No confidence motion against Sarpanch and Up-Sarpanch
  14. 22Composition of Janpad Panchayat
  15. 23Division of block into constituencies
  16. 25Election of President and Vice-President of Janpad Panchayat
  17. 26Publication of names of members, President and Vice-President
  18. 27First meeting and term of office
  19. 28No confidence motion against President or Vice-President
  20. 29Constitution of Zila Panchayat
  21. 30Division of district into constituencies
  22. 32Election of President and Vice-President
  23. 33Publication of names of members, President and Vice-President
  24. 34First meeting and term of office
  25. 35No confidence motion against President and Vice-President
  26. 36Disqualifications for being an office bearer of Panchayat
  27. 37Resignation by office bearers of Panchayat
  28. 38Provided that the person tendering the resignation may withdraw his resignation before it becomes effective.
  29. 39Suspension of office bearer of Panchayat
  30. 40Such person shall also be disqualified for election under this Act during the period of his suspension.
  31. 41Such person shall also be disqualified for a period of six years for being a member of any Panchayat [***] under this Act.

Chapter 4 Chapter 4 →

  1. 42Powers of State Election Commission
  2. 43Power to make rules

Chapter 5 Chapter 5 →

  1. 44Procedure of meeting
  2. 45Review of subjects finally disposed of by Panchayat
  3. 46Standing committees of Gram Panchayat
  4. 47Standing committees of Janpad Panchayat and Zila Panchayat
  5. 48Powers and duties of Sarpanch, Up-Sarpanch, President and Vice-President

Chapter 6 Chapter 6 →

  1. 49Functions of Gram Panchayat
  2. 50Functions of Janpad Panchayat
  3. 51Delegation of certain functions of State Government to Janpad Panchayat or Zila Panchayat
  4. 52Functions of Zila Panchayat
  5. 53Power of State Government in relation to functions of Panchayats
  6. 54Powers of Gram Panchayat in respect of public health, facilities and safety
  7. 55Control on erection of buildings
  8. 56Obstruction, impediment or encroachment on public streets and open spaces
  9. 57Power to name streets and number of buildings
  10. 58Regulation of markets or fairs
  11. 59Power of Janpad Panchayat to divert, stop or close streets
  12. 60Encroachment on roads and lands vested in Janpad Panchayat
  13. 61Power to compromise

Chapter 7 Chapter 7 →

  1. 62State Government may vest certain property in Panchayat
  2. 63Provided that no compensation shall be payable in respect of any building, structure or works constructed or executed in contravention of the terms and conditions of its vesting.
  3. 64Grants-in-aid to Panchayat
  4. 65Transfer of immovable property
  5. 66Panchayat Fund
  6. 67Mode of executing contracts
  7. 68Power to give grants-in-aid

Chapter 8 Chapter 8 →

  1. 69Appointment of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
  2. 70Other officers and servants of Panchayat
  3. 71Deputation of Government servants
  4. 72The conditions of service of such deputed servants shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.
  5. 73Budget and annual accounts
  6. 74Power to levy cess on land
  7. 75Duty on transfer of property within block
  8. 76Provided further that no additional stamp duty shall be levied in respect of an instrument which is exempted from stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 or the rules made thereunder.
  9. 77Other taxes
  10. 78Tax so levied shall be payable in the same manner as land revenue is payable.
  11. 79Appeal against tax assessment
  12. 80Leasing of market fees etc
  13. 81Recovery of arrears
  14. 82Penalty for evasion
  15. 83Power of State Government in respect of relief in taxes

Chapter 10 Chapter 10 →

  1. 84Inspection of work of Panchayats
  2. 85Power to suspend execution of orders etc
  3. 86Power of State Government to order execution of works in certain cases
  4. 87Power of State Government to dissolve Panchayats for default, abuse of powers etc
  5. 88Provided that if the remaining period is less than six months, the Panchayat shall not be reconstituted for this period.
  6. 89Liability of Panchas etc. for loss, misappropriation etc
  7. 90Dispute between Panchayats and other local authorities
  8. 91Appeal and revision
  9. 92Power to recover records and articles and recover money
  10. 93Delegation of powers
  11. 94General power of control

Chapter 11 Chapter 11 →

  1. 95Power to make rules
  2. 96Bye-laws
  3. 97Model bye-laws

Chapter 12 Chapter 12 →

  1. 98Penalty for acting as Panch, member, Sarpanch, Up-Sarpanch, President, Vice-President when disqualified
  2. 99Penalty for voting by interested members
  3. 100Penalty for acquisition of interest in contract by member, office bearer or servant
  4. 101Wrongful restraint of officers etc
  5. 102Prohibition of causing obstruction to member etc. of Panchayats
  6. 103Prohibition of removal or obliteration of notice
  7. 104Penalty for failure to give information or giving false information
  8. 105Prohibition of bidding
  9. 106Procedure of compensation for damage to any Panchayat

Chapter 13 Chapter 13 →

  1. 107Protection of acts done in good faith
  2. 108Suit in absence of notice
  3. 109Defense of suits against members, officers etc. to be at expense of Panchayat or Gram Sabha
  4. 110Suit in relation to taxes etc
  5. 111Member or servant of Panchayat to be public servant
  6. 112Acts of Panchayat not invalid due to vacancy or defect in constitution etc
  7. 113Acquisition of land
  8. 114Central Government or State Government will not obtain license or permission
  9. 115Power of Panchayat to borrow money
  10. 116Writing off of irrecoverable dues and useless materials
  11. 117Prohibition of remuneration to members etc
  12. 118Provided that they may be paid such sitting allowance or honorarium as the State Government may by notification specify.
  13. 119Method of serving documents etc
  14. 120Entry etc. for the purposes of the Act
  15. 121Prohibition of interference by courts in election matters
  16. 122Election Petition
  17. 123Power to eject persons who refuse to pay fees
  18. 124Gram Panchayat or Gram Sabha may execute works on default by owner or occupier and recover expenses
  19. 125Change of headquarters of Gram Panchayat, division, meeting and change of Gram Sabha
  20. 126Dissolution of Gram
  21. 127Provided that if the remaining period of the term of the Gram Panchayat is less than six months, no reconstitution shall be mandatory for such period.
  22. 128Management of Government land

Chapter 14 Chapter 14 →

  1. 129Audit of Panchayats

Chapter 15 Chapter 15 →

  1. 130Repeal and savings
  2. 131Savings in respect of existing permanent employees
  3. 132Power to remove difficulties

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