Power to call for information from Lambardar or Patwari

Power to call for information from Lambardar or Patwari.-(1) The Sarpanch may, by an order in writing, require the Lambardar or Patwari, or both, of any village comprised within the jurisdiction of his Panchayat, to furnish him with information on any matter falling within such categories as may be prescribed in respect of such village or any part thereof or any person or property therein.

1. (2) The order shall specify the period within which it may be complied with but the Sarpanch may, from time to time extend such period.