Powers to suspend or cancel resolution, etc. under the Act

Powers to suspend or cancel resolution, etc. under the Act.-

1. (1) The Inspector may, by order in writing, -
   • (i) suspend or cancel any resolution passed, order issued, or licence or permission granted, or
   • (ii) prohibit the doing of any act which is about to be done or is being done in pursuance or under colour of this Act, if, in his opinion, -
   • (a) such resolution, order, licence, permission or act has not been legally passed, issued, granted or authorized; or
   • (b) such resolution, order, licence, permission or act is in excess of the powers conferred by this Act or any other law; or
   • (c) the execution of such resolution or order, or the continuance in force of such licence or permission or the doing of such act is likely to cause danger to human life, health or safety, or is likely to lead to a riot or affray.
2. (2) The Inspector shall, before taking action under sub-section (1), give the Panchayat an opportunity for explanation.
3. (3) The power conferred on the Inspector under sub-section
4. (1) may also be exercised by the Government.