Powers of officers taking action on behalf of or in default of Panchayat

and liability of Panchayat fund. - The Government or any other officer lawfully

taking action on behalf, or in default, of a Panchayat under this Act shall have all such powers as are necessary for the purpose and shall be entitled to the same protection under this Act as the Panchayat or its employees whose powers are exercised; and compensation shall be recoverable from the Panchayat’s fund by any person suffering damage from the exercise of such powers to the same extent, as if the action had been taken by the Panchayat or its employees. 136 137 138 substituted by Act 13 of 1999. Inserted by Act 13 Substituted by Act 13 of 1999.