Power to contract for the collection of taxes and other dues

A Gram Panchayat may, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in respect of any area within its jurisdiction, enter into contract with the Government or a local body to collect land revenue or any tax or dues payable to the Government or a local body on being allowed such collection charges as may be prescribed. A Gram Panchayat may also within its jurisdiction, enter into a contract with all or any of the land owners to collect rent on his or their behalf on being allowed by the landowner such collection charges as may be prescribed.