Government may appoint one or more officers for each district to supervise the work of Panchayats and to perform such other duties as may be imposed upon them by or under this Act.

Powers of Inspecting Officers Powers of Inspecting Officers.— Any officer appointed by the Government under Section 199 or any other officer authorized by the Government may—

1. (a) enter on and inspect any immovable property, or any work in progress, under the control of any Panchayat or any institution maintained by or under the control of any Panchayat;
2. (b) enter on and inspect any office of any Panchayat;
3. (c) require any Panchayat to furnish such statements, accounts, reports or copies of documents relating to the proceedings or duties of the Panchayat, as he may think fit;
4. (d) record in writing for the consideration of any Panchayat any observations in regard to the proceedings or duties of such Panchayat.