Interpretation

The provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897 shall apply, as far as may be, for the interpretation of this Act in the same manner as they apply for the interpretation of a Central Act. The Chief Commissioner may under Section 24 of the Act, by a general or special order, direct a Gaon Panchayat or Circle Panchayat to assist any Government servant in the performance of his duty in the manner specified in the order.