(1) If in the opinion of the district panchayat the number of persons maintained by

1. (1) If in the opinion of the district panchayat the number of persons maintained by a panchayat subordinate to it as officers or servants, or the remuneration given or proposed to be given by the panchayat to such persons is excessive, the panchayat shall, on being required by the district panchayat, reduce such number or remuneration. (2) The panchayat may appeal to the State Government or an officer authorised by it in that behalf against any requisition made under sub-section (1), and the decision of the State Government or the officer so authorised shall be final.

a panchayat subordinate to it as officers or servants, or the remuneration given or proposed to be given by the panchayat to such persons is excessive, the panchayat shall, on being required by the district panchayat, reduce such number or remuneration.

1. (2) The panchayat may appeal to the State Government or an officer authorised by it in that behalf against any requisition made under sub-section (1), and the decision of the State Government or the officer so authorised shall be final.