(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), no work or development scheme

which a panchayat intends to undertake as part of its functions and duties under this Act shall be commenced unless a detailed estimate of trie cost of such work or development scheme has been approved by the panchayat and the plan thereof is approved by the prescribed authority.

1. (2) No such work or development scheme shall be commenced and no grant-in-aid shall be made by a panchayat from its fund unless previous sanction has been accorded thereto by such authority as may be prescribed by rules in that behalf.
2. (3) Subject to such exceptions as may be prescribed no property shall be acquired by a panchayat unless previous sanction has been accorded thereto by such authority as may be prescribed. Panchayats to form part of State wise Panchayats Organisation and to perform function so as to carry out the State policy. Panchayat to invite designated officer or person to attend meetings. Power of Government to issue directions. Necessity of administrative sanction, etc. to work of schemes, grant-in-aid and acquisition of property. Power of Government to prepare State wise projects, etc. not affected.

1993 : Guj. 18] Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993. 91