Manner of procedure

Every suit, criminal case or proceeding instituted in accordance with the provisions of Section 65 shall be brought before the bench of the Panchayati Adalat on the date fixed and the bench shall, unless the Sarpanch or Naib Sarpanch is a member of it, choose one of their members to be chairman of that bench who shall conduct the proceeding. In the absence of any other authority appointed by the Chief Commissioner in this behalf the following shall be the prescribed authorities for purposes of the sections mentioned against each. Director of Panchayats For purposes of Sections 29(1), 29(2), 49 (1), 55(2), 95( 1), 95(2), 95(3), 96,. 101, 103, 104. Deputy Commissioner For purposes of Sections 13(2), 20(e), 44(1), 44(4), 95(1), 85(2). Sub-Division Officer Canal For purposes of Section 20 (provision) read with subsection (g) of Section 20. Deputy Director Panchayats For purposes of Sections 17,43(4), 42(5), 44(6), 48(1) and 48(2).