Dissolution of Village Panchayat

Dissolution of Village Panchayat. -

1. (1) If, in the opinion of the Government, a Village Panchayat is not competent to perform or persistently makes default in performing the duties imposed on it by law, or abuses its powers, the Government may, by notification, dissolve such Village Panchayat with effect from a specified date and until it is reconstituted in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided that before issuing a notification under this sub-section, the Government shall give the Village Panchayat a reasonable opportunity for showing cause against the proposal and shall consider the explanations and objections, if any, of the Village Panchayat.
2. (2) On such date as may be specified in the notification of dissolution under sub-section (1)—
   • (a) all the members of the Village Panchayat as well as its President and Vice-President shall forthwith vacate their offices;
   • (b) all or any of the functions of the Village Panchayat and of its President may, until the Village Panchayat is reconstituted, be exercised and performed by such person or persons as the Government may appoint in this behalf, and any such person or persons shall receive remuneration for the Panchayat Fund.
3. (3) On the dissolution of the Village Panchayat under sub-section (1), the Government shall reconstitute the Village Panchayat in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
4. (4) The election to reconstitute the Village Panchayat shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of this Act as soon as may be, and in any case, before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of such dissolution: Provided that where a Village Panchayat is dissolved within six months before the expiration of the period of five years from the date appointed for its first meeting, it shall not be necessary to hold any election to such Village Panchayat under this sub-section.