By-laws

(1) A Gram Panchayat may, from time to time, make by-laws consistent with this Act and with any rules made thereunder generally for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act. (2) A Gram Panchayat may direct that a breach of it shall be punished with a penalty which may extend to ten rupees and when the breach is a continuing breach with a further penalty not exceeding one rupee for every day after the first during which the breach continues. (3) The power conferred under this section to make by-laws is subject to the condition of previous publication for such time and in such manner as the Director may determine, and no by-law shall come into force until it has been confirmed by the Director.