Supersession of Halqa Panchayat

Supersession of Halqa Panchayat.

1. (1) If in the opinion of the Government a Halqa Panchayat persistently makes default in the performance of duties imposed on it by or under this Act, the Government may, by notification, supersede such Halqa Panchayat: Provided that no order under this section shall be passed unless the Halqa Panchayat is called upon to show cause as to why such an order shall not be passed.
2. (2) The period of supersession shall not exceed six months during which the elections shall be held.
3. (3) When an order is made under sub-section (1), the Government may, by order in writing, make arrangements for the administration of the Halqa Panchayat for such period but not exceeding six months.
4. (4) If a Halqa Panchayat is superseded—
   • (i) the Sarpanch and Panchs of the Halqa Panchayat shall, as from the date of the notification, vacate their office.
   • (ii) the funds and other property vested in the Halqa Panchayat shall, during the period of supersession, vest in the Government.