RAJASTHAN GRAMDAN ACT, 1971
(1) This Act may be called the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Rajasthan.
(3) It shall come into force at once.
Section 1 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, lays down the preliminary provisions regarding the title, commencement, and scope of the Act, establishing the legal framework for the declaration and administration of Gramdan villages in Rajasthan.
Section 1 primarily states the short title, extent, and commencement of the Act. It authorizes the State Government to declare villages as Gramdan and provides the legal basis for the Act's application across Rajasthan.
Section 1 does not prescribe any punishment; it functions as a procedural and declaratory section establishing the framework for the Act.
In summary, Section 1 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, provides the constitutional and procedural foundation for the declaration and governance of Gramdan villages, emphasizing the State's role, the scope of application, and the non-punitive nature of this initial legislative step.
(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires--
(a) "adult person" means a person who has completed twenty-one years of age;
(b) "Bhoodan" means a donation of land to the Bhoodan Board;
(c) "Bhoodan Board" means the Rajasthan Bhoodan Yagna Board established under section 3 of the Rajasthan Bhoodan Yagna Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act 16 of 1954);
(d) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Bhoodan Board appointed under section 4 of the Rajasthan Bhoodan Yagna Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act 16 of 1954) and includes any person authorised by the State Government to perform all or any of the functions of the Chairman under this Act;
(e) "common land" means land used or reserved for use for the common purposes of a
(1) On and from the date of coming into force of this Act, the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1960 (Rajasthan Act 3 of 1960) shall stand repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding the expiry of the Rajasthan Gramdan Ordinance, 1971 (Rajasthan Ordinance 4 of 1971), anything done or deemed to have been done or any action taken or deemed to have been taken by or under the said Ordinance, shall be deemed to have been done or taken by or under this Act.
(3) The provisions of sub-section (2) shall be without prejudice to the provisions of the Rajasthan General Clauses Act, 1955 (Rajasthan Act 8 of 1955), which shall respectively apply to the repeal and expiry of the laws mentioned in sub-sections (1) and (2).
The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force;
Provided that nothing in this Act shall affect the operation of Chapter III-B of the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 (Rajasthan Act 3 of 1955).
For the purposes of this Act, the Bhoodan Board shall be the Rajasthan Gramdan Board, hereinafter referred to as the Gramdan Board.
Section 5 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, pertains to the establishment and functioning of the Gramdan Board, which plays a central role in the administration and regulation of Gramdan villages. This section delineates the composition, powers, and duties of the Gramdan Board, essential for implementing the objectives of the Act.
Section 5 establishes the Gramdan Board for the purposes of the Act, specifying that the Board shall be responsible for overseeing the management of Gramdan land and related affairs. It also defines the composition of the Board, including the appointment of a Secretary, and prescribes the functions and powers conferred upon it.
Section 5 applies to all Gramdan villages declared under the Act, conferring authority on the Gramdan Board to oversee land management, enforce regulations, and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. It centralizes administrative control within the Board to facilitate the objectives of Gramdan, such as land donation and collective management.
While Section 5 itself primarily deals with the establishment and functions of the Gramdan Board, violations related to its provisions or directives issued by the Board may attract penalties under other sections of the Act or applicable laws. The Act provides for penalties for non-compliance with directions issued by the Board or authorities, including fines or imprisonment as specified elsewhere in the Act [Source: ""].
Note: The analysis is based on the available sources, particularly focusing on the establishment, powers, and functions of the Gramdan Board as outlined in Section 5 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Gramdan Board to promote the Gramdan Movement in Rajasthan and for that purpose--
(a) to train workers for implementing the aims and objects of this Act and assign them to Gramdan village;
(b) to guide the Gram Sabhas in the proper discharge of their duties;
(c) to study and evaluate general experience in the development of Gramdan villages; and
(d) to expedite legal and other formalities in connection with Gramdan villages.
(2) The Gramdan Board shall also perform such duties as may be assigned to it under the provisions of this Act.
The time, place of sitting, conduct of business and the procedure to be followed at a meeting shall be at the discretion of the Gramdan Board, and the Gramdan Board may make regulations therefor.
(1) Any holder of land, not being a minor, may file a declaration in the prescribed form before the Chairman that he donates, that is to say, voluntarily and without consideration agrees to transfer to the Gram Sabha to be constituted as hereinafter provided, all his lands in the village specified in the declaration by way of Gramdan:
Provided that, where any holder has transferred any of his lands in the village by way of Bhoodan, this sub-section shall have effect as if the lands so transferred were included in the total extent of his lands:
Provided further that the donor may specify land of his choice, not exceeding 19/20th of his total lands so donated, for allotment under sub-section (1) of section 26 for his personal cultivation as a Gramdan Kisan and shall contribute the remaining lands, not less than 1/20th of his total lands, t
(1) Any head of family residing in a village, who does not hold any land therein, may file a declaration in the prescribed form before the Chairman undertaking to--
(i) join the Gramdan Community of such village; and
(ii) make a periodical contribution to the Gram Nidhi equal to 1/40th of his net income or such other portion as the Gram Sabha may fix.
(2) A declaration under sub-section (1) may be made either individually or collectively.
(1) The Chairman shall, as soon as may be, after the receipt of the declaration under section 8 or section 9, publish the same in the prescribed manner, make necessary enquiry to verify it in the prescribed manner and shall either confirm or refuse to confirm it.
(2) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Chairman made under sub-section (1), may file an appeal to such appellate authority as may be prescribed, within thirty days of the date of order, and subject to the decision of the appellate authority, such order shall be final.
(3) No order refusing to confirm a declaration shall be made under this section unless the person making the declaration is given a reasonable opportunity to show cause against such refusal to confirm the declaration.
(4) A declaration which the Chairman has by orde
(1) Where in a village,--
(a) the extent of lands in respect of which the declarations filed under sub-section (1) of section 8 have been confirmed, is not less than fifty-one percent of the total extent of lands held by persons residing in that village,
(b) the number of persons Whose declarations have been so confirmed is not less than seventy-five percent of the total number of persons holding land and residing in that village,
(c) the number of persons in respect of whom the declarations made under sections 8 and 9 have been confirmed is not less than seventy-five percent of the holders of land and heads of families who do not hold land, residing in that village,
the Chairman shall forward all the declarations with the connected papers and his o
(1) No person shall transfer any land in respect of which a declaration has been filed, until an order refusing to confirm the declaration under section 10 has become final or an order under section 11 declaring the village in which the land is situate as not qualified to be a Gramdan village is made, whichever is earlier.
(2) Any transfer of land made in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be void.
Section 12 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, addresses the prohibition against the transfer of land within Gramdan villages, establishing the legal framework to prevent unauthorized or contravening transfers of land in these special villages dedicated to collective ownership.
Note: This commentary synthesizes the available sources to provide a comprehensive legal analysis of Section 12, emphasizing its role in safeguarding collective land rights in Gramdan villages under the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971.
(1) With effect from the date specified in the notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 11 declaring a village to be a Gramdan village, all persons whose names are included in the register referred to in section 14 shall be deemed to constitute a Gram Sabha for the Gramdan village and the Gram Sabha shall have all such powers and discharge all such functions as are vested in, or conferred on it by or under this Act, or otherwise.
(2) Every Gram Sabha so established shall be a body corporate by the name of "Gram Sabha of .........." having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to enter into contracts and, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold, administer or dispose of property, both movable and immovable, whether within or without the limits of the Gramdan village over which it has authority, and may in its corporate name sue and be sued.
(1) The electoral roll of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly prepared under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, for such part of the constituency of the Assembly as is included in the Gramdan village shall be deemed to be the register of members of the Gram Sabha for such Gramdan village, till a register is prepared in accordance with sub-section (2). The register shall also include names of the persons who have donated their lands by way of Gramdan but who are not residing in the Gramdan village.
(2) Within three months of the formation of the Executive Committee under section 15, the register mentioned in sub-section (1) shall be revised by the Executive Committee and brought up-to-date and thereafter it shall be revised in every subsequent year in the prescribed manner:
Provided that if for any reason the reg
(1) Every Gram Sabha shall constitute an Executive Committee of its own, consisting of such number of members, not being less than five as the Gram Sabha may determine,
(2) The members of the Executive Committee shall be elected by the members of the Gram Sabha from amongst themselves in the prescribed manner.
(3) The Executive Committee shall elect from amongst its members, a President to be known as the President of the Gram Sabha, who shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as may be prescribed.
(4) The Executive Committee shall perform such functions, discharge such duties and exercise such powers as may be prescribed.
(1) Subject to such control and restrictions as may be prescribed by regulations, a Gram Sabha may constitute--
(a) other standing committees for exercising such of the powers and discharging such of the duties and functions of the Gram Sabha as may be prescribed by regulations;
(b) ad-hoc committees for inquiring into or reporting and advising on any matter which the Gram Sabha may refer to them.
(2) The Committees referred to in sub-section (1) shall be constituted in the manner prescribed by regulations and may be dissolved or reconstituted for such reasons and in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations.
A Gram Sabha may appoint--
(a) a Secretary who shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by regulations or as may be delegated to him by the President;
(b) such other officers and servants as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions.
(1) The President of a Gram Sabha shall be removable from office for such reasons, in such circumstances and in such manner, as may be prescribed.
(2) The Secretary or any other officer or servant of a Gram Sabha may be removed from service by the Gram Sabha for such reasons, in such circumstances and in such manner, as may be prescribed by regulations.
Subject to the provisions of the rules, if any, made in this behalf, the business of a Gram Sabha and its committees shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations and such regulations may specify the cases in which the decisions of the Gram Sabha shall be on the basis of unanimity or near unanimity, that is, a majority of not less than ninety per cent of the members present at the meeting.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force, with effect from the date on which a Gram Sabha is constituted for a Gramdan village--
(a) all rights, title and interest of persons, whose declarations have been confirmed under section 10, in or over the lands covered by such declarations, shall, save as otherwise provided in this Act, cease and shall stand transferred to, and vest in, the Gram Sabha, but subject to any rights, encumbrances or equities lawfully subsisting in favour of any other persons;
(b) the Gram Sabha shall be entitled to receive the contributions referred to in sections 8 and 9;
(c) the Gram Sabha shall be liable for--
(i) the payment of land revenue, rent, cesses, rates and taxes
Any land in the Gramdan village which vested in the Bhoodan Board by way of donation before the constitution of the Gram Sabha for such Gramdan village shall stand transferred to, and vest in the Gram Sabha with effect from the date of the constitution of the Gram Sabha. Any land in the Gramdan village which vests in the Bhoodan Board by way of donation after the date aforesaid shall also stand transferred to, and vest in, the Gram Sabha with effect from the date on which it vested in the Bhoodan Board.
(1) Any adult person, holding land in a Gramdan village, may donate all his lands by way of Gramdan in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as are provided for in the case of a donation under, section 8, and thereupon, subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the provisions of this Act shall, as far as may be, apply as if such donation were made under that section:
Provided that no declaration made under this section shall be confirmed by the Chairman without the approval of the Gram Sabha.
(2) With effect from the date on which the declaration referred to in sub-section (1) is confirmed, all rights, title and interest of any person whose declaration is so confirmed in or over lands covered by such declaration, shall, save as otherwise provided by this Act, cease and shall stand transferred to, and vest in, the Gram Sa
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rajasthan Bhoodan Yagna Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act 16 of 1954), any person who is or who has been granted land by the Bhoodan Board may, if such land is situated in a Gramdan village, donate it by way of Gramdan in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as are provided in the case of donation under section 8, and thereupon, subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the provisions of this Act, shall, as far as may be apply as if such donations were made under that section.
(2) With effect from the date on which the declaration referred to in sub-section (1) is confirmed, all rights, title and interest of such person in or over such land shall, save as otherwise provided by this Act, cease, and shall stand transferred to, and vest in, the Gram Sabha.
The Gram Sabha shall have the power to purchase land for the benefit of the village community.
All lands vesting in the Gram Sabha under sections 20 to 23 and purchased by it under section 24 shall constitute a land pool.
(1) Out of the land in the land pool, the Gram Sabha shall allot 19/20th portion of the lands donated to the donors thereof, as specified in the declarations made under section 8, unless such donors have signified their consent to accept a lesser portion of the land for their personal cultivation.
(2) The Gram Sabha may allot more than 19/20th portion of the lands donated with or without payment of the price thereof, if the Gram Sabha considers it fit so to do.
(3) The Gram Sabha may, in accordance with the regulations made in that behalf, allot any land forming part of the land pool, to any landless person or group of landless persons preferably to a co-operative farming society of such landless persons registered or deemed to be registered under the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 1965 (Rajasthan Act 13 of 1965), for personal cul
A person who has been granted land under section 26 shall hold it as Gramdan Kisan on the following terms and conditions, namely:--
(a) the interest of the Gramdan Kisan in such land shall be heritable in accordance with the provisions of section 40 of the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955 (Rajasthan Act 3 of 1955);
(b) the Gramdan Kisan shall not transfer his interest in the land, without the previous approval in writing of the Gram Sabha and except--
(i) to a person who has joined the Gramdan Community in respect of the village in which the land is situate on the terms and conditions agreed upon between them:
Provided that a Gramdan Kisan belonging to scheduled caste or scheduled tribe shall not transfer his interest in land to any other person who join
(1) Where any Gramdan Kisan--
(a) transfers his interest in the land in contravention of the provisions of clause (b) of section 27, or
(b) fails to pay to the Gram Sabha any dues in respect of the land allotted to him, or
(c) fails to cultivate the land for two consecutive years,
the Gram Sabha may, after giving the Gramdan Kisan an opportunity of being heard, take over the management of his land for such period and on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, and in case the Gramdan Kisan does not comply with the order of the Gram Sabha for handing over management to it, the Gram Sabha may cancel the allotment and pass an order for his eviction.
(2) If, in compliance with the order of eviction, the Gr
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law for the time being in force but subject to the provisions of this Act, the Gram Sabha shall have the power to lease any land forming part of the land-pool, if the same has not been allotted to any person as hereinbefore provided, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, and the lessee shall not have, and shall not be entitled to claim any rights in relation to such land except as are provided under the terms of the lease.
(1) Where the whole of a village entered as such in the revenue records has been declared as a Gramdan village, all common lands in such village shall, with effect from the date of the constitution of the Gram Sabha therefor, vest in such Gram Sabha, subject to the rights therein, if any, of the residents of the other neighbouring villages.
(2) Where a part of a village entered as such in the revenue records is declared as a Gramdan village, the State Government may, from time to time, by notification in the Official Gazette vest in the Gram Sabha such common lands in such villages as may be specified in the notification.
(1) Subject to any general or special order of the State Government where the whole of a village entered as such in the revenue records has been declared as a Gramdan village, the management of the unoccupied land of the State Government in the said village shall vest in the Gram Sabha and the Gram Sabha shall have the power to improve such land without obtaining any permission from any authority, and shall further have the power to get the same cultivated or otherwise utilised for agricultural purposes in any manner it thinks fit either by itself or by granting lease of the whole or any part thereof to any person on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall be construed as conferring any power on the Gram Sabha to transfer by way of sale, gift, mortgage or exchange any such land or to lease it for a longer period than prescribed or
Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) of section 31, the State Government may, at any time, if it considers necessary, divest the Gram Sabha of the management of the whole or any part of the lands mentioned in the said sub-section, by notification in the Official Gazette, and thereafter all rights of the Gram Sabha in such lands shall cease.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Gram Sabha shall undertake all activities for the welfare of the village community and the members thereof and do all other things incidental thereto.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the Gram Sabha may,--
(a) set apart lands for community purposes;
(b) carry out improvements to land;
(c) carry out measures for the improvement of the methods of cultivation and the reclamation of waste lands;
(d) consolidate the lands in the Gramdan village by exchange of land or otherwise;
(e) prepare and maintain village records, including a register giving detail of the lands in t
(1) There shall be in each Gramdan village a fund, which shall be called the Gram Nidhi.
(2) The following shall be paid into, and form part, of the Gram Nidhi, namely:--
(a) all sums and moneys received by the Gram Sabha including the profits of any cultivation or any enterprise undertaken by it; and the rent, fee or other charges, charged or imposed on persons to whom lands are leased under this Act;
(b) all sums received by way of loans from any person, institution or Government;
(c) all sums received by way of grants, donations, gifts, bequests or contributions.
(1) Subject to rules made in this behalf, a Gram Sabha may raise money for carrying out the purposes for which it is established on the security of the Gram Nidhi or any property vested in, or belonging to it.
(2) A Gram Sabha may, for any of such purposes, also obtain a loan from any person, institution or Government.
Subject to the provisions of this Act, Gram Nidhi shall be applied by the Gram Sabha only for the purposes of this Act. The Gram Nidhi shall be kept in such custody as may be prescribed.
The manner in which payment from the Gram Nidhi shall be made, and the accounts shall be kept, audited or re-audited, shall be regulated in accordance with regulations made in that behalf.
(1) Where a part of a village entered as such in the revenue records is declared to be a Gramdan village under section 11, the Gram Sabha of such Gramdan village may file an application before the Collector of the district in which the village is situate, for separating that part from the rest of the village and for registering the same as a separate village.
(2) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the Collector may, subject to such rules as may be prescribed, register that part as a separate village:
Provided that no part of a village shall be registered as a separate village unless the population of such part is not less than one hundred.
Any arrear of land revenue, cesses, rates, or taxes or any other sum due to the Gram Sabha by way of contribution or otherwise, shall, on a certificate issued by the Gram Sabha, be recovered as an arrear of land revenue and paid to the Gram Sabha.
Section 39 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, pertains to the recovery of dues by the Gram Sabha as arrears of land revenue. This section plays a crucial role in enabling Gram Sabhas within Gramdan villages to recover land-related dues, thereby facilitating local self-governance and financial autonomy in these villages.
Section 39 empowers the Gram Sabha to recover any arrear of land revenue, cesses, rates, taxes, or other sums owed to the government or local authorities as if they were land revenue. This provision essentially grants the Gram Sabha a mechanism to enforce collection of dues through the same process used for land revenue recovery.
Note: The analysis is based on the provided sources, emphasizing the legal framework, scope, and implications of Section 39 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971.
Where the interest of a Gramdan Kisan in any land donated to the Gram Sabha, or where the interest of the Gram Sabha in any land is sold on account of any default in the payment of any amounts due from the Gramdan Kisan or the Gram Sabha, as the case may be, such interest shall not be sold to any person other than the Gram Sabha or a person who has joined the Gramdan community of the village in which the land is situate.
Any Gram Sabha may register itself as a co-operative society under the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 1965 (Rajasthan Act 13 of 1965).
The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, remit--
(a) the stamp duty with which under any law relating to stamp duty for the time being in force, any declaration made under this Act, or any instrument executed by or on behalf of Gram Sabha is chargeable;
(b) any fee payable by any person in respect of any instrument transferring his land by way of Gramdan, or by or on behalf of a Gram Sabha under any law relating to the registration of documents for the time being in force.
(1) The State Government shall, on the constitution of a Gram Sabha for a Gramdan village in which a Panchayat is functioning, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare that the Gram Sabha shall exercise all the powers and discharge all the duties and functions of the Panchayat in relation to the Gramdan village.
(2) Upon the issue of a notification under sub-section (1)--
(a) the Panchayat which functioned immediately before the date of the notification shall, in relation to the Gramdan village, cease to function therein;
(b) all the powers, duties and functions attaching to the Panchayat under the Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953, or under any law for the time being in force in the State, shall, in relation to the Gramdan village, attach to the Gram Sabha and accordingly, the Gram Sabha
Section 43 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, is a pivotal provision that deals with the empowerment of the Gram Sabha to function as a Panchayat in Gramdan villages. It aims to facilitate local self-governance by transferring certain administrative and legislative powers from traditional Panchayats to the Gram Sabha in the context of Gramdan villages, which are villages voluntarily donated for the purpose of establishing Gramdan communities.
Note: The application and interpretation of Section 43 have evolved over time, especially following legislative amendments and judicial rulings. The above commentary reflects the legal landscape as understood from the provided sources.
The President of the Gram Sabha and the members of the Executive Committee constituted under this Act, and the officers and servants of the Gram Sabha shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Central Act 45 of 1860).
Section 44 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, pertains to the status and responsibilities of the President and members of the Gram Sabha and the Executive Committee, specifically regarding their designation as public servants. This section aims to establish the legal status and the consequent legal obligations of these officials within the framework of the Act.
Section 44 states that the President of the Gram Sabha and the members of the Executive Committee, along with officers and servants of the Gram Sabha, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It also designates the President and members of the Executive Committee as public servants and specifies their roles and legal responsibilities.
While Section 44 itself does not prescribe specific punishments, recognizing these officials as public servants means they are subject to the penalties and legal procedures under the Indian Penal Code for misconduct, corruption, or other offenses committed in their official capacity.
This concise legal commentary synthesizes the key aspects of Section 44 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, highlighting its legal significance and implications.
Subject to the general or special orders of the State Government, the Collector may delegate to an officer not below the rank of a Tehsildar powers exercisable by a Collector under this Act.
(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no civil or revenue court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which is required to be settled, decided or dealt with by any officer or authority under this Act.
(2) No order made by any such officer or authority under this Act shall be called in question in any court.
Section 46 of the Rajasthan Gramdan Act, 1971, establishes a statutory bar on the jurisdiction of civil and revenue courts concerning matters that are required to be settled or decided under the Act. This provision aims to streamline the adjudication process by conferring exclusive jurisdiction to designated authorities within the framework of the Act, thereby preventing parallel litigation in civil courts.
Section 46 states that, save as otherwise provided in the Act, no civil or revenue court shall have jurisdiction over any matter which is required to be settled, decided, or dealt with by any officer or authority under the Act. Essentially, it creates a jurisdictional bar, limiting the scope of civil and revenue courts in disputes related to Gramdan matters.
The section primarily covers disputes related to land transfer, allotment, and other matters concerning Gramdan villages that fall within the administrative and adjudicatory powers conferred by the Act. It aims to centralize decision-making within the statutory framework, reducing interference by traditional courts in Gramdan-related issues.
Section 46 does not prescribe any specific punishment. It functions as a procedural and declaratory provision that restricts jurisdiction, and violations are generally addressed through the procedural framework of the Act rather than through penal sanctions.
Note: The references are based on the provided sources, primarily [Baabu Bhai S/o Ahmad Gafar Ji VS Chand Khan S/o Mubarak Khan JI], which discusses the jurisdictional aspects of Section 46 and related jurisprudence.
(1) If the Gramdan Board at any time is satisfied that the Executive Committee of a Gram Sabha has failed, without reasonable cause, to discharge the duties or perform the functions imposed on or assigned to it by or under this Act, or has exceeded or abused its powers under this Act, or that it is otherwise expedient so to do, it may request the State Government to direct that the Executive Committee be dissolved with effect from the date to be specified in the notification. The State Government may also itself initiate such action, but no decision for dissolution of the Executive Committee shall be taken by the State Government without consulting the Gramdan Board.
(2) Before publishing a notification under sub-section (1), the State Government shall--
(i) communicate to the Executive Committee the grounds on which it proposes to take
The Chairman may delegate all or any of his powers and functions under this Act, in the prescribed manner to the President of a Gram Sabha to be exercised within the local area of the Gram Sabha.
(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act.
(2) All ruler made under/this Act, shall be laid, as soon as may be, after they are so made, before the House of the State Legislature, while it is in session, for a period of not less than fourteen days, which may be comprised in one session or in two successive sessions, and, if, before the expiry of the session in which they are so laid, or of the session immediately following, the House of the State Legislature makes any modifications in any of such rules, or resolves that any such rules should not be made, such rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form, or be of no effect, as the case may be, so however that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done thereunder.
The Gram Sabha may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Act, or rules made thereunder generally for carrying; out the purposes of this Act.
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