The Assam Panchayat (Amendment) Act, 1966
assam · 1967
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Panchayat (Amendm ent) Act, 1966
- S. 3Section 3 amends Section 11 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1959, to adjust the structure and dissolution of Gaon Panchayats.
- S. 6Section 6 amends the Assam Panchayat Act to dissolve Anchalik Panchayats and make alternative arrangements when areas are included or excluded.
- S. 7Section 7 amends the principal Act by removing specific words from Section 18.
- S. 8Section 8 amends the Assam Panchayat Act by renumbering and adding a provision that allows the President of Anchalik Panchayat to remain a member if they vacate the office.
- S. 9Section 9 amends the composition and dissolution procedures for Mohkuma Parishad in Assam Panchayat Act.
- S. 10The section amends the Assam Panchayat Act to form Standing Committees for planning and agriculture in Mohkuma Parishad.
- S. 12Amends the Assam Panchayat Act to replace "Secretary" with "Executive Officer" in Section 25.
- S. 13Section 13 amends rules for no-confidence motions against Panchayat Presidents/Vice-Presidents and filling vacancies in Panchayat offices.
- S. 15In Section 29 of the principal Act,— of Section 29 of Assam Act XX IV of 1959
- S. 17After Section 31 of the principal Act, the follow- *n S s^ a ^ *n s e r t e 8 a s Section 31 A, namely :— Act XXIV of
- S. 18The section amends the Assam Panchayat Act to adjust punctuation and add a proviso regarding employee appointments.
- S. 20Amends Section 38 of the Assam Panchayat Act to substitute new provisions.
- S. 21In Section 41 of the principal Act,— ot Section 41 1 r > of Assam Act XXIV of 1959
- S. 22In Section 42 of the principal Act,— of i Assam Act X X IV of 1959
- S. 24Adds "Mohkuma Parishad" between "Anchalik Panchayat" and "or" in Section 48 of the principal Assam Panchayat Act.
- S. 25In Section 49 of the principal
- S. 27The section amends the Assam Panchayat Act to replace "Anchalik Panchayat" with "Mohkuma Parishad".
- S. 29The section amends Section 68 of the Principal Assam Panchayat Act to substitute a new provision.
- S. 30In Section 70 of the principal Act, for clause (vii) ot
- S. 31Adds a new section 70A to the Assam Panchayat Act, 1966, likely detailing new procedural or administrative changes.
- S. 31ASection 31A allows local panchayat bodies to elect or appoint a panel of Presidents to fulfill duties when the President is absent or incapacitated.
- S. 32Section 32 amends the Assam Panchayat Act to include Mohkuma Parishad in financial and administrative provisions.
- S. 34Section 34 amends the Assam Panchayat Act to insert a new section for budget preparation of the Mohkuma Parishad and village panchayat.
- S. 35Section 35 grants Mohkuma Parishad, Anchalik Atton, and Gaon Panchayat perpetual succession, a common seal, and powers to acquire, hold, and transfer property.
- S. 36Section 36 amends the sale and management process of hats in Assam, detailing tender and auction procedures and fund distribution.
- S. 37After Section 76A of the Principal Act, the fol- Sections 76B, lowing shall be inserted as Sections 76B
- S. 38Section 38 amends the Assam Panchayat Act to include "Mohkuma Parishad" in specified sections.
- S. 40Section 40 amends Section 136 of the Assam Panchayat Act to make changes in the principal Act.
- S. 41In Section 138 of the principal Act,— of Section 138 of Assam Act X X IV of 1959
- S. 42Section 42 allows the State Government or local officers to suspend or cancel panchayat resolutions deemed perverse, dangerous, or against public interest.
- S. 43Section 43 amends the Assam Panchayat Act by inserting new sections 140A and 140B.
- S. 44—
- S. 45In Section 146 of the principal Act,— of Section 146 o f Assam Act XXIV of 1959
- S. 46In Section 148 of the principal Act,— of Section 148 of Assam Act XX IV of 1959
- S. 47Section 47 amends Section 149 and 150 of the Assam Panchayat Act, 1959, to include "Mohkuma Parishad" alongside "Anchalik Panchayat".
- S. 49Adds "or Mohkuma Parishad" to Section 151 of the principal Act, modifying the term used for local governance.
- S. 50Section 50 amends the Assam Panchayat Act to replace "Anchalik Panchayat" with "Mohkuma Parishad".
- S. 52In Section 159 of the principal Act,— of Section 159 of Assam Act X X IV of 1959
- S. 53In Section 360 of the principal Act, in sub- of Section section (3) between the words “ section” an d “ shall3’ 160
- S. 54Section 54 amends the Assam Panchayat Act by adding a new section allowing the government to make rules.
- S. 55Section 55 amends Section 161 of the principal Act to include "Mohkuma Parishad" alongside "Anchalik Panchayat".
- S. 56Section 56 deems certain areas directly administered by Anchalik Panchayats to have always been so administered since they started.
- S. 70AThe following shall be credited to the M'ohku- thc Mohku- ; n a p a r js (
- S. 73ASection 73A mandates Mohkuma Parishad to prepare and submit budget estimates and supplementary estimates to the State Government for approval.
- S. 76Section 76 allows Anchalik Panchayats to impose additional taxes and charges on fisheries, fallow land, and various services and businesses, subject to state approval.
- S. 76BSection 76B regulates the tendering and auction process for public ferries within Mohkuma Parishad jurisdiction, with state government oversight and fund distribution.
- S. 76DSection 76D outlines the process for managing and auctioning Panchayat fisheries and the distribution of proceeds.
- S. 76GSection 76G allows a Mohkuma Parishad to impose cess and rates for maintenance and repair of embankment, drainage, and irrigation works.
- S. 140ASection 140A empowers the State Government to declare a Mohkuma Parishad incompetent or dissolve it if it defaults in duties or abuses powers, and to supersede or dissolve it for up to six months.
- S. 140BThe section allows the State Government to dissolve and reorganize deadlocked Panchayats or Parishads.
- S. 160ASection 160A allows the State Government to create rules for purchasing, tendering, and executing development works for local councils.
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