Duty of Village Panchayat in respect of public roads excluded from the operation of the Act

Duty of Village Panchayat in respect of public roads excluded from the operation of the Act.-

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Village Panchayat shall, in respect of all public roads within its jurisdiction which are excluded from the operation of this Act, perform such functions and exercise such powers as may be conferred on it by or under any other law for the time being in force.
2. (2) The Village Panchayat shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of such public roads and shall prevent any obstruction or nuisance therein, in so far as it is required to do so by the authority in whom the road is vested.