Service Books and Character Rolls

(1) Service Books and Character Rolls in the prescribed Forms 36, 37 respectively, shall be kept for permanent employees of a Gaon Panchayat or Circle Panchayat, other than Bhishties, Lamps Lighters, Sweepers and Conservancy Cart Drivers. (2) At the end of every financial year, the Pradhan of the Gaon Panchayat and Sarpanch of the Circle Panchayat shall make entry regarding the work and character of the servant whose rolls they maintain. They shall also enter therein any remark of ensure, punishment, commendation or reward passed by any competent authority during the year. Provided that the Service-Book and Character Roll of the Secretary shall be maintained by the appointing authority who shall at the end of each year enter remarks about the work and integrity of the Secretary after consulting the Pradhan and Sarpanch. He may in special circumstances record his opinion even without such consultation.