Power and functions of the Vikas Adhikari

(1) The Vikas Adhikari shall -

(a) issue notices, under instructions from the Pradhan and the Chairman of Standing Committees, for meetings of the Panchayat Samiti and Standing Committees thereof;

(b) attend all such meetings and record and maintain the minutes thereof;

(c) participate in the deliberations of such meetings; and

(d) draw and disburse moneys out of the Panchayat Samiti fund:

Provided that the Pradhan may, for reasons to be recorded in writing stop any such payment and place the matter before the Panchayat Samiti or the Standing Committee concerned; and

(e) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as are conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act or as may be delegated to him.

(2) If for any reason the Vikas Adhikari is unable to attend any meeting of the Panchayat Samiti or a Standing Committee thereof, the senior most officer subordinate to him who may be present at the place of the meeting, shall attend such meeting.