The village panchayats, taluka panchayats, and district panchayats, notwithstanding

that they are separate bodies corporate having distinct territorial jursdiction and distinct functions to perform-

1. (1) shall form part of the panchayat organisation set up for the purpose of securing a greater measure of participation by the people of the State in local and governmental functions;
2. (2) shall perform the functions and duties assigned to them by or under this Act so as to conform to the State Five Year Plans and the National Five Year Plans and to the State policy in general and shall give effect to such general or special directions as the State Government may from time to time by order in writing issue in that behalf;
3. (3) shall carry their administration faithfully and efficiently. 239. (1) If in respect of any matter which is to be dealt with by a panchayat, the State Government so directs by a general or special order, it shall be the duty of the panchayat to invite such officer or person as may be designated by the State Government as an officer or person possessing technical knowledge and experience pertaining to such matter to attend the meeting of the panchayat or, as the case may be, of its committee whenever such matter is to be dealt with thereat.
4. (2) Where, upon such invitation, any such officer or person attends any meeting of the panchayat or, as the case may be, of its committee, he shall be entitled to take part in the discussion which may be held in respect of matter at the meeting but shall not be entitled to vote.
5. (3) Where any such officer or person attends any such meeting he shall be paid such allowances at such rates as may be perscribed.