Inspection

Inspection.--The Government may--

1. (a) cause to be inspected any immovable property owned, used or occupied by a Panchayat, a Joint Committee or a Block Panchayat Board or any work in progress under the directions of such Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board;
2. (b) by an order in writing call for and inspect a book or document in the possession or under the control of a Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board;
3. (c) by an order in writing require a Panchayat or Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board to furnish such statements, reports or copies of documents, relating to the proceedings or duties of the Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board, as it fit;
4. (d) record in writing for the consideration of a Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board such observations as it may think fit in regard to the proceedings of the Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board;
5. (e) institute any enquiry in respect of any matter concerning a Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board;
6. (f) suspend, supersede or dissolve any Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board if in the opinion of the Government such Panchayat, Joint Committee or Block Panchayat Board has abused its powers or has persistently failed to perform the duties imposed on it or its continuance is not considered desirable. Explanation.--Suspension or supersession may be for such period as may be specified.