Provided that a Panch or a Sarpanch or Naib-Sarpanch removed from a Panchayat shall have the right of appeal to such authority as the Government may prescribe.

Effect of change in population or inclusion of the area of a Panchayat in municipalities, etc Effect of change in population or inclusion of the area of a Panchayat in municipalities, etc.--If the whole of the area of a Panchayat is included in a Municipality, Cantonment, etc., the Panchayat shall cease and its assets shall be disposed of in the manner prescribed.