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The Odisha Grama Panchayats (Reduction of Term of Office) Act, 1981

The Odisha Grama Panchayats (Reduction of Term of Office) Act, 1981

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This Act reduces the term of office for members of all Grama Panchayats in Orissa, making their terms expire on February 10, 1981. It mandates that new elections be held within three years to reconstitute these local councils. During the interim period before the new members take office, the powers and functions of the Panchayats are temporarily transferred to the Grama Panchayat Extension Officer. The Act ensures that local governance is refreshed and re-established according to the existing laws governing these rural local bodies.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Reduction of term of Office
  4. 4. Consequences of reduction of term of office
  5. 5. Repeal and savings
  6. Schedule. Schedule

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