Prohibition against obstruction of Panchayats

Prohibition against obstruction of Panchayats.—Whoever wilfully obstructs a Village Panchayat, Panchayat Union Council or District Panchayat or the President, Chairman or the Executive Authority or Commissioner or Secretary or any person lawfully employed by or acting under the direction of any of the above mentioned authorities in the exercise of powers lawfully conferred on it or him by or under this Act, shall be punished with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.