The Odisha Hereditary Village Offices (Abolition) Act, 1962
The Odisha Hereditary Village Offices (Abolition) Act, 1962
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This Act abolishes hereditary village offices in Orissa, ending the practice of passing these jobs down through families. It applies to various village roles such as watchmen and munsifs, extinguishing their rights to hold office, receive emoluments, or collect fees. To support those affected, the government offers compensation, either by providing suitable government posts or paying a solatium gratuity based on past earnings. The law also requires office holders to submit their records and settle accounts, imposing fines for non-compliance.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Abolition of hereditary village offices together with incidents thereof
- 4. Power of Collector to decide whether a person was the holder of a hereditary village office and appeal therefrom
- 5. Relief to holders of village offices abolished under the Act
- 6. Submission of records, etc. and consequences of non-submission
- 7. Power to take evidence on oath, etc.
- 8. Enquiries and proceedings to be judicial proceedings
- 9. Power to make rules
- 10. Repeal
- 11. Power to remove difficulties
- Schedule. Schedule
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