Emergency powers of Collector and Inspector

Emergency powers of Collector and Inspector. – The Collector or the Inspector may, by order in writing, suspend or prohibit the execution of any resolution passed, order issued, or licence or permission granted or prohibit the doing of any act which is about to be done or is being done in pursuance of or under colour of this Act, if, in his opinion, the resolution, order, licence, permission or act is in excess of the powers conferred by law or the execution of such resolution or order, 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: Provided that nothing in this section shall enable the Collector or the Inspector to set aside any resolution which has been passed by the Panchayat concerned, without giving the Panchayat an opportunity to explain.