Entry etc. for the purposes of the Act

Entry etc. for the purposes of the Act.—(1) The Sarpanch, Up-Sarpanch, President, Vice-President or the Chief Executive Officer or Secretary of the Panchayat or any other officer or person authorized by the State Government in this behalf may enter into/or upon any land or building for inspection, survey or execution of any work or for any other purpose connected with the provisions of this Act or any rule or bye-law made thereunder: Provided that—

1. (a) no such entry shall be made without giving at least twenty-four hours’ notice to the occupier or if there be no occupier, to the owner of such land or building;
2. (b) such entry shall be made with as little inconvenience to the occupier as possible;
3. (c) in case of any building used as a dwelling house, due regard shall be paid to the social and religious usages of the occupants.

1. (2) No person shall enter into or upon any land or building or carry out any work therein in contravention of any judgement, decree or order of any court.