The Assam Panchayat Act, 1994
assam · 1994
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- S. 1GENERAL FUNCTION (1) Preparation of Annual Plans for the development of the * Gaon Panchayat area
- S. 2subject In this Act, unless there or context is anything repugnant in thq
- S. 3(I) The Gove
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the meeting frequency, composition, and duties of the Gaon Sabha in Assam Panchayat Act, 1994.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 allows the State Government to declare certain areas as Gaon Panchayats and adjust their boundaries.
- S. 7The section outlines the five-year term for Gaon Panchayats and dissolution upon the first meeting of a newly constituted Panchayat.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates elections for Gaon Panchayat before its term ends or within six months post-dissolution, with exceptions for shorter periods.
- S. 9Section 9 reserves seats and chairperson positions in Gaon Panchayats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women, with specific proportions and rotation methods.
- S. 10(1) After the election of the President of the Gaon Panchayat under Pres i d e n t se ction 6 (1) (b) and rhe Vice-Prs
- S. 11Section 11 resolves election disputes for the Vice-President of the Gaon Panchayat by the Deputy Commissioner.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the term, duties, and responsibilities of the President and Vice-President of the Gaon Panchayat in Assam.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the process for removing the President or Vice-President of a Gaon Panchayat due to loss of confidence or misconduct.
- S. 18(1) The Quorum for a meeting of the Gaon Panchayat shall Quorum and u e third of the total number of members
- S. 21Section 21 grants Gaon Panchayat the authority to perform all necessary functions and powers specified in the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994.
- S. 22(1) Every Committees
- S. 23(1) A aon Panchayat dispose of property and to Property & fund of Gaon Panchayat
- S. 24(1) For every Gaon Panchayat there shall be constituted a chayat f«nd
- S. 25Section 25 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 authorizes Gaon Panchayats to levy various taxes and fees on properties, trades, entertainments, and public services.
- S. 26Subject to the provision of (his section, every Gaon Panchayat assfetmeeto$’i a U e entitle^ to receive share v
- S. 27(1) 'Every Gaon P i
- S. 28Section 28 mandates Gaon Panchayat accounts maintenance and expenditure approval by the Panchayat President.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the audit of Gaon Panchayat accounts and requires the Panchayat to address audit findings or explain irregularities within three months.
- S. 32(1) Every Anchaiik Parchayat shall consist of : - ef Anchaiik Panchayat
- S. 33(1) One Gaon Panchayat area shall form a constituency Members^ fo r eie cting one member directly to the Anchaiik Panc
- S. 34(I) Seats shall be reserved in a Atichftlik Pacchsyat for the of Seats
- S. 35n The election to constitute an Anchalik Panchayat shall bo Process for Anchalik completed— Panchayat
- S. 37Section 37 elects two President and Vice-President members for Anchalik Panchayat from directly elected members.
- S. 38(1) Ther
- S. 41Section 41 outlines the Vice-President's role in presiding and acting for the President of Anchalik Panchayat.
- S. 42(1) A member holding the office as President of the on or remo-An'halik Pa
- S. 43Section 43 outlines the process for removing the President and Vice-President of Anchalik Panchayat through a vote of no confidence.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the meeting frequency, location, and notice requirements for Anchalik Panchayats in Assam.
- S. 46Section 46 outlines quorum requirements, meeting procedures, and voting rules for Anchalik Panchayat meetings in Assam.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates recording meeting proceedings in a minutes book, requiring attendance of relevant government officers, and prohibits taking the minutes book outside the office.
- S. 50Section 50 grants the Anchalik Panchayat authority to perform all necessary actions for its assigned Panchayat functions.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the Anchalik Panchayat to delegate its powers to the Executive Officer or another officer.
- S. 52(1) The Anchalik Panchayat shall have the following of°“™hlhk standing committees — Panchayat
- S. 53Section 53 outlines the specific functions of three standing committees in the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994.
- S. 54(1) The Anchalik Panchayat may frame regu- Committees
- S. 57Section 57 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 authorizes Anchalik Panchayats to levy various tolls, taxes, and fees for specified purposes.
- S. 65Section 65 outlines the composition of the Zilla Parishad, including directly elected members, Anchalik Panchayat presidents, and representatives from the House of People and State Assembly.
- S. 66Section 66 reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women in Zilla Parishad based on population proportions.
- S. 67Section 67 reserves at least one-third of seats for women from Scheduled Castes and Tribes, and allows government nomination if representation is lacking.
- S. 68(1) An Anchalik Panchayat may, subject to the siuk
- S. 69Section 69 outlines the timeline for completing elections to constitute the Zilla Parishad and its continuation post-dissolution.
- S. 71Section 71 outlines allowances and resignation procedures for the President and Vice-President of the Zilla Parishad in Assam.
- S. 73p ) Every President and every Vice-President cl tn"ce Oince Zill?
- S. 75Section 75 mandates Zilla Parishad meetings every three months and allows special arrangements for new councils and member-called meetings.
- S. 76(1) One-third of the total number of members of the Zi,1j Parj- Zilla Parishad shall form a quorum for transacting busi
- S. 77Section 77 outlines the duties and powers of the President and Vice-President of the Zilla Parishad in Assam.
- S. 80(1) The Government may assign to a Zilla Parishad o functio
- S. 81Section 81 establishes four standing committees under the Zilla Parishad in Assam: General, Finance, Social Justice, and Planning.
- S. 82Section 82 outlines the formation, membership, and functions of Standing Committees under the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994.
- S. 88Section 88 allows the Zilla Parishad to close or permanently discontinue any road under its control.
- S. 89Section 89 grants the Zilla Parishad powers to perform necessary acts and incur expenditures for district welfare and local self-government promotion.
- S. 90Section 90 outlines the Zilla Parishad's duties to prepare and implement economic and social development plans for the district, including agricultural, irrigation, horticulture, and statistical activities.
- S. 91Section 91 establishes the Zilla Parishad Fund and specifies its sources of income for the Zila Parishad in Assam.
- S. 95Section 95 allows Zilla Parishad to levy tolls, fees, and rates for ferries, boat registrations, lighting, water supply, and fairs, but not if already registered or provided by another authority.
- S. 96Section 96 mandates Zilla Parishad to prepare and submit annual budgets to the Assam government for approval.
- S. 97A Zilla Parishad shall keep such accounts in such a manner as may be prescribed by the Government
- S. 98Section 98 mandates the government-prescribed audit of Zilla Parishad accounts and requires the Zilla Parishad to address audit findings or explain irregularities.
- S. 99Section 99 allows Zilla Parishad to raise loans with government sanction for executing works and forming a sinking fund.
- S. 101The section allows the government to transfer control of certain government-owned properties to the Zilla Parishad for local administration.
- S. 102(1) The Government shall appoint an officer Parishad
- S. 106Section 106 outlines the process for settling and managing public ferries within the jurisdiction of the Anchalik Panchayat.
- S. 108(I) Notwithstanding anything in any i< w for tr
- S. 110Section 110 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 disqualifies individuals convicted of moral turpitude or ordered to give security for good behavior from holding office in local government bodies.
- S. 112Section 112 grants government officers general powers to inspect, supervise, and enforce administrative duties of local panchayat bodies.
- S. 122(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in
- S. 124Section 124 allows the Zilla Parishad to suspend or prohibit actions by Gaon Panchayat deemed improper or harmful, with government confirmation.
- S. 125(1) If in the opinion of the Government, a ylt
- S. 126(1) Every Gaon Panchayat shall prepare every of Develop-'year a development plan and submit it to the Anchalik ment pl
- S. 131Section 131 repeals the Assam Panchayati Raj Act, 1986, while preserving existing rules, assets, and legal proceedings under it until new provisions are made.
- S. 132If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the difficulties
- S. 133Section 133 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1994, transfers vested properties, funds, and dues to the Dy. Commissioner or Sub-divisional Officer upon withdrawal of Act provisions.
- S. 134Section 134 requires elected members of Zilla, Anchalik, and Gaon Panchayats to take an oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution before assuming office.
- S. 135dispute arises between two or more Pancha- *hay"t
- S. 136Section 136 directs the government to take measures to augment the Panchayat's fund based on the State Panchayat Finance Commission's recommendations.
- S. 137Any employee under a Panchayat institution or per- "VthZ pan-son aggrieved by any order or act of a Panchayat institu-
- S. 138Section 138 allows the State Government to delegate powers to Gazetted officers and permits Panchayats to make subsidiary rules for internal procedures.
- S. 140Section 140 details the appointment process for staff and teachers in Assam's Panchayati Raj institutions.
- S. 141(1) The State Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes and objects of this Act, J A ** I
- S. 142(1) The Assam Panchayat Ordinance, 1994, is Assam Ordi- hereby repealed
- S. 1994Section preserves actions taken under repealed ordinance as if done under corresponding provisions of the Act.