Powers and Functions of Sabhapati (Cont.)

(7) The Sabhapati of the Panchayat shall also have the following powers :- (a) to ensure the attendance of the employees under the control of the Panchayat including the employees of the State Government transferred to the Panchayat in the meetings of the Panchayat; (b) to report against if necessary, any employee or officer under the control of the Panchayat and State Government Officers, in the Gazetted rank who are transferred to the service of the Panchayat, when disciplinary proceedings are to be taken against them for dereliction of duty or insubordination or for violation of rules or standing orders to the Prescribed Authority, (c) to refer immediately to the State Government any resolution passed by the Panchayat, which, in his opinion has not been passed in accordance with law or is in excess of power conferred by this Act, or any other law or if carried out, is likely to endanger human life, health or public safety"