Incorporation of Panchayats

Incorporation of Panchayats. - Every Gram Panchayat, Janpad Panchayat and Zila Panchayat shall be a body corporate by the name specified in the order under Section 3 for the Gram or in the notification under Section 10 for the Janpad Panchayat and Zila Panchayat as the case may be, shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall by such name sue or be sued and subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, have power to acquire, hold or transfer property, movable or immovable, to enter into contracts and to do all other things necessary for the purposes of this Act.