The Administrator may entrust to the Gram Panchayat, the execution

, maintenance or repair of any work or the management of any institution on behalf ofthe Administration or any local authority: Provided that the funds necessary for the execution , maintenance or repairs of the work or the management of the institution shall be placed by the Administration or such local authority at the disposal of the Gram Panchayat. Transfer of any work or institution to Gram Panchayat. 32. (1) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed , the Administrator may, by Collection of notification in the Official Gazette , entrust to the Gram Panchayat the functions and duties of revenue. collectin the t ld g axes, an revenue and other dues recoverable under specified scheme.

1. (2) Where any functions or duties are entrusted to a Gram Panchayat under sub- section ( 1), the Administrator shall pay to such Gram Panchayat collection charges at such rates as he may determine in this behalf 33. (1) Subject to the rules made under this Regulation , a Gram Panchayat may organise a force to be known as Village Volunteer Force consisting of able bodied persons residing in the Gram who are not below the age of eighteen years and who are willing to join the force and place such force under the command of a suitable person.
2. (2) The services of the Village Volunteer Force , may be utilised for general watch and ward purpose and in cases ofemergency like fire , floods, out-break ofepidemics or any other natural calamity.
3. (3) No member of the Village Volunteer Force , shall be held liable for damages on account of any act done by him in the bona fide discharge of his duties as a member of such force.