Infringement of rules and bye-laws

In making a rule, the Chief Commissioner, and in making a bye-law, the Gaon Panchayat may direct that a breach of it shall be punishable with fine which may extend to ten rupees, and when the breach is a continuing one, with a further fine which may extend to one rupee for every day after the date of the first conviction during which the offender is proved to have persisted in the offence. (a) The chairman of a committee shall be appointed by the Gaon Panchayat or Circle Panchayat from amongst the members of the Committee. The decision shall be taken by a majority of votes and the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote in case of an equality of votes. (b) If, when a meeting of the Committee is held, the Chairman is absent, the members present shall elect one of their members to be chairman of the meeting. (c) A committee may co-opt one outsider who in the opinion of the committee by virtue of his qualifications or experience is specially suited for the work of the Committee.