The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993

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S. 1Section 1 outlines the responsibilities of Gujarat Panchayats for sanitation, health, and public infrastructure maintenance.
S. 2Clauses (vii) and (viii) were substituted for Clause (vii) by Guj
S. 3Sub-clause (ii) was inserted, ibid
S. 4Section 4 promotes self-reliance and community cooperation through education, social service institutions, and cultural activities.
S. 5This Words were substituted for the words “One third”, ibid
S. 6Section 6 outlines the authority and subordination hierarchy among village, taluka, and district panchayats in Gujarat.
S. 7Section 7 outlines the panchayat's duties in agriculture, forest preservation, and pasture land management.
S. 8Section 8 promotes village and small-scale industries to boost employment and living standards through skill development and industrial townships.
S. 9(1) A village panchayat shall consist of such number of members as provided in sub-section (4)
S. 10(1) A taluka panchayat shall consist of elected members as provided in sub-section (4)
S. 11Section 11 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 outlines the duties of the education committee of a district panchayat in managing and planning educational activities.
S. 12Section 12 designates the location of district and taluka panchayat headquarters and allows them to hold property in cities where their headquarters are situated.
S. 13Section 13 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 establishes a five-year term for panchayats and outlines election timelines.
S. 14Section 14 adds new regulatory powers to Gujarat Panchayats for intoxicant control, water body management, and social sector oversight.
S. 15Section 15 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, outlines the election dates and procedures for reconstitution of panchayats.
S. 16Section 16 divides Gujarat village, taluka, and district panchayat electoral areas into single-member wards/constituencies for fair population representation.
S. 17In the sphere of information— (a) community radio listening programme; (b) arranging exhibitions; (c) pub
S. 18Section 18 mandates the preparation of electoral divisions and voter lists for upcoming panchayat elections.
S. 19Section 19 allows individuals registered in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly electoral roll to be registered as voters for panchayat elections.
S. 20Section 20 details the maintenance and updating of voter lists for Gujarat Panchayats based on the Gujarat Legislative Assembly electoral roll.
S. 21Section 21 prohibits a person from being listed as a voter in more than one electoral division within the same panchayat.
S. 22No person shall be entitled to have his name included in the list of voters for any electoral division more than once
S. 23Section 23 allows the State Election Commission to revise voter lists for electoral divisions before bye-elections.
S. 24Section 24 mandates panchayats to provide necessary staff to the State Election Commission for voter list preparation and election conduct.
S. 25Section 25 bars civil courts from adjudicating on voter list disputes or questioning State Election Commission decisions.
S. 26Section penalizes false statements made during voter list preparation or revisions with up to one year imprisonment or fine.
S. 27Section 27 penalizes neglect in voter list duties and protects officials from lawsuits, with prosecution needing government authorization.
S. 28Section 28 specifies voter and election qualifications for members of Gujarat Panchayats.
S. 29(1) No person shall, save as expressly authorised by this Act, be a member of two or more panchayats
S. 30Section 30 bars individuals convicted of certain offenses or declared mentally unfit from serving on a panchayat.
S. 31Section 31 allows election challenges within 15 days, directing petitions to Civil Judges for resolution.
S. 32Section 32 outlines conditions under which a panchayat member's election or conduct may disqualify them, leading to a vacancy.
S. 33Section 33 mandates fresh elections for any vacant panchayat member position due to election nullification or office vacancy.
S. 34Section mandates panchayats to provide staff to the State Election Commission for election duties.
S. 34ASection 34A allows qualified voters to abstain from voting in Panchayat elections if they choose.
S. 34BSection 34B declares voters who fail to vote after notice as defaulters, with government setting consequences.
S. 34CSection 34C exempts qualified voters from voting if they are ill, absent from Gujarat, or for other valid reasons prescribed by the State Government.
S. 34D(1) An election officer shall issue a notice to the voter who failed to vote at the election of the Panchayats
S. 34ESection 34E allows aggrieved voters to appeal election officer decisions to the Appellate Officer, whose order is final.
S. 35Section 35 prohibits vote canvassing and soliciting within 100 meters of polling stations during elections and imposes fines for violations.
S. 36Section 36 prohibits the use of loudspeakers and disorderly conduct near polling stations during voting.
S. 37Section 37 allows presiding officers to remove disruptive individuals from polling stations, with penalties for reentry.
S. 38Section 38 mandates secrecy in voting and imposes penalties for breaches during election ballot processes.
S. 39Section 39 prohibits election officials and police from influencing voters and outlines penalties for violations.
S. 40Section 40 penalizes misconduct by election officials and protects them from damages for official duties.
S. 41Section 41 penalizes ballot paper theft or aiding it at elections and allows arrest and search by polling officers.
S. 42Section 42 of The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, criminalizes fraudulent interference with election materials and processes, with varying penalties for officials and others.
S. 43Section 43 prohibits courts from taking action on election-related offenses without a complaint from the State Election Commission.
S. 44Section 44 allows the requisitioning authority to requisition premises and vehicles for election purposes, except those lawfully used by candidates.
S. 45Section 45 mandates compensation for requisitioned premises by panchayats, with disputes resolved by arbitrators.
S. 46Section 46 allows the requisitioning authority to request information from individuals regarding specified properties for compensation purposes.
S. 47Section 47 allows authorized persons to inspect premises and vehicles to enforce compliance with previous orders.
S. 48Section 48 allows summary eviction of persons unlawfully occupying requisitioned premises and empowers officers to break locks for eviction.
S. 49Section 49 details the procedure for releasing requisitioned premises and notifying the public when the rightful owner cannot be found.
S. 50Section 50 imposes imprisonment and/or fine for violating orders under sections 44 or 46 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993.
S. 51Section 51 reserves village panchayat Sarpanch positions for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and backward classes, with half for women.
S. 52Section 52 mandates the outgoing Sarpanch or Upa-Sarpanch to transfer office charge and records to the new holder.
S. 53Section 53 states that village panchayat members and Sarpanch/Upa-Sarpanch serve the same term as the panchayat.
S. 54Section 54 outlines the process for resignations by Sarpanch, Upa-Sarpanch, and other panchayat members, with final decisions on disputes by a government-appointed officer.
S. 55Section 55 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 assigns executive powers to the Sarpanch for implementing the Act and panchayat resolutions, with Upa-Sarpanch stepping in when necessary.
S. 56Section 56 outlines the process for a motion of no confidence against the Sarpanch or Upa-Sarpanch in Gujarat Panchayats.
S. 57Section 57 allows removal or disqualification of panchayat members for misconduct, with an appeal option to the State Government.
S. 58Section 58 of The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, declares a village panchayat member's office vacant if they are absent for more than three months without leave or four consecutive months with leave.
S. 59Section 59 allows the District Development Officer to suspend village panchayat leaders for moral offenses or imprisonment, with an appeal to the State Government.
S. 60A disqualified or disabled village panchayat member can re-contest if their disqualification ends.
S. 61Section 61 outlines the process for filling vacancies in panchayat offices, except for those occurring close to panchayat term end or under specific amendment acts.
S. 62Section 62 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 ensures that minor election or procedural defects do not invalidate panchayat or committee actions.
S. 63Section 63 outlines the election of President and Vice-President in taluka panchayats and reserves certain offices for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and women.
S. 64Section 64 mandates the outgoing President or Vice-President to transfer office charge and records to the new President or Vice-President.
S. 65Section 65 of The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 provides honorarium, residence, and travel allowances for the taluka panchayat President and Vice-President.
S. 66Section 66 outlines conditions for taluka panchayat President's honorarium during absence and term of office for President and Vice-President.
S. 67Term of office of members, President and Vice-President
S. 68Section 68 allows the President and Vice-President of Gujarat Panchayats to resign, but their resignations are effective only after acceptance by the competent authority or panchayat.
S. 69Section 69 outlines the duties and powers of the President and Vice-President of the taluka panchayat in Gujarat, including administrative supervision and emergency powers.
S. 70Section 70 outlines the process for a motion of no confidence against the President or Vice-President of a panchayat in Gujarat.
S. 71Section 71 allows the removal or disqualification of panchayat members for misconduct or incapacity, with an appeal option.
S. 72Section 72 outlines conditions under which a panchayat member's term ends due to absence.
S. 73Section 73 allows suspension of a President or Vice-President of a panchayat if criminal proceedings are initiated against them for moral turpitude.
S. 74A disqualified panchayat member can be re-elected if their disqualification or disability ends.
S. 75Section 75 outlines the process for filling vacancies in panchayat offices, except for certain terms expiring within a year.
S. 76Section 76 ensures that minor election or procedural flaws do not invalidate panchayat or committee actions.
S. 77Section 77 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 mandates the first meeting for electing District Panchayat Presidents and reserves offices for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and backward classes.
S. 78Section 78 mandates the retiring President or Vice-President to hand over office charge and records to the new President or Vice-President.
S. 79Section 79 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 provides honorarium, residence, and travel allowances for the district panchayat President and Vice-President.
S. 80Section 80 outlines conditions for the President's absence and honorarium, term of office, and re-election eligibility for District Panchayat officials.
S. 81Term of office of members of district panchayat and of President and Vice-President
S. 82Section 82 allows the President and Vice-President of Gujarat Panchayats to resign, but their resignations require acceptance by the competent authority and panchayat respectively.
S. 83Section 83 outlines the roles and powers of the President and Vice-President of the district panchayat in Gujarat, including administrative supervision and emergency powers.
S. 84Section 84 outlines the process for a motion of no confidence against the President or Vice-President of a panchayat in Gujarat.
S. 85Section 85 allows the removal or disqualification of panchayat members for misconduct or incapacity, with an appeal option.
S. 86Section 86 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, outlines conditions for a panchayat member's office to become vacant due to absence.
S. 87Section 87 allows suspension of panchayat office holders facing criminal charges or detention.
S. 88A disqualified or disabled panchayat member can re-contest if their disqualification ends.
S. 89Section 89 outlines the process for filling vacancies in panchayat offices, except for those occurring close to the panchayat's term end.
S. 90Section 90 ensures that minor election or procedural flaws do not invalidate panchayat or committee decisions.
S. 91Section 91 outlines the intervals for village panchayat meetings and allows the Sarpanch to call meetings on request, with a Taluka officer's role if not called.
S. 92Section 92 establishes committees within village panchayats to handle specific functions and duties, ensuring representation from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
S. 93Section 93 mandates annual gram sabha meetings, allows extraordinary meetings, and outlines meeting participation and presiding roles.
S. 94Section 94 mandates the annual first gram sabha meeting to review accounts, reports, development plans, and other matters, with discussion and suggestions.
S. 95Section 95 prescribes the procedure for calling and conducting panchayat meetings and sets quorum requirements.
S. 96Section 96 determines that decisions in panchayat meetings are made by majority vote, with the presiding officer having a casting vote in case of a tie.
S. 97Section 97 prevents panchayats from altering resolutions for three months, except with two-thirds majority support.
S. 98Section 98 allows village panchayats to invite up to two non-related persons to meetings who can speak but not vote.
S. 99Section 99 mandates each panchayat to make reasonable provisions for specified matters within its jurisdiction, subject to available funds.
S. 100Section 100 allows panchayats to spend on education or medical relief outside their area with district panchayat approval and to promote health, safety, and education within their jurisdiction.
S. 101Section 101 allows village panchayats to compromise on suits or claims and compensate for damages caused by their actions.
S. 102Section 102 mandates village panchayats to investigate and report on specific cases directed by magistrates under criminal and maintenance procedures.
S. 103Section 103 allows taluka or district panchayats to delegate management of institutions or works to village panchayats with necessary funds.
S. 104Section 104 prohibits unauthorized building construction in villages and outlines penalties for violations.
S. 105Section 105 penalizes unauthorized constructions or obstructions in public areas and allows panchayats to remove such encroachments.
S. 106Section 106 mandates panchayats to number premises and penalizes tampering with or neglecting these numbers.
S. 107Section 107 mandates Taluka Development Officers to require premises owners to provide adequate sanitation, with the officer funding and recovering costs if owners fail to comply.
S. 108Section 108 empowers the State Government to vest panchayats with village lands and public infrastructure, allowing them to discontinue unused roads and compensate affected property owners.
S. 109Section 109 directs taluka or district panchayats to transfer vested property to village panchayats and vests constructed works in the respective panchayat.
S. 110Section 110 requires panchayats to get authority for leasing, selling, or transferring their property, except for short-term leases.
S. 111(1) There shall be in each village a fund to be called the village fund
S. 112Section 112 governs the application, custody, and investment of funds and loans for panchayats under the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993.
S. 113Section 113 allows the Collector to decide property claims in revenue villages and dismisses civil suits filed against such decisions after a year.
S. 114Section 114 establishes a Secretary for village panchayats and outlines their duties, including record-keeping and report preparation.
S. 115Section 115 mandates village panchayats to annually contribute up to 10% of their income to the District Development Fund.
S. 116Section 116 mandates village panchayats to prepare annual budget estimates and submit them to taluka panchayats for scrutiny and approval.
S. 117Section 117 allows taluka panchayats to prepare revised or supplementary budgets and reappropriate funds, subject to approval.
S. 118Section 118 restricts village panchayats from spending funds without approved budget estimates, except in emergencies, and requires explanation for such exceptions.
S. 119Section 119 mandates annual balancing of panchayat income and expenditure accounts by the first day of each year.
S. 120Section 120 mandates panchayat secretaries to prepare annual reports and send them to district panchayats for approval and audit.
S. 121Section 121 mandates the audit of panchayat accounts under the Gujarat Local Fund Audit Act and requires the state government to provide technical guidance to the CAG for village panchayat audits.
S. 122Section 122 mandates taluka panchayat meetings every three months, but allows the President to call them earlier with member request.
S. 123Section 123 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 mandates taluka panchayats to form Executive and Social Justice Committees, with additional committees needing state government approval.
S. 124Section 124 provides the Chairman of a taluka panchayat's Social Justice Committee with an honorarium at a prescribed rate.
S. 125Section 125 provides travel allowance for non-panchayat committee members attending committee meetings.
S. 126Section 126 prescribes meeting times, places, quorums, and procedures for taluka panchayats unless otherwise specified in the Act.
S. 127Section 127 determines that decisions in taluka panchayat meetings are made by majority vote, with the presiding officer having a casting vote in case of a tie.
S. 128Section 128 prevents taluka panchayats from altering resolutions within three months, except with two-thirds majority support.
S. 129Section 129 allows taluka panchayats to invite up to four qualified experts to meetings without voting rights.
S. 130Section 130 mandates taluka panchayats to make reasonable provisions for specified matters within their jurisdiction, subject to available funds.
S. 131Section 131 authorizes a taluka panchayat to incur education or medical relief expenses, grant loans, and undertake projects promoting health, social well-being, and education, with district panchayat approval.
S. 132Section 132 allows a district panchayat to delegate management of institutions or works to a taluka panchayat with its agreement.
S. 133Section 133 vests ownership of constructed works and transferred lands in taluka panchayats for local governance.
S. 134(1) There shall be in each taluka fund which shall be called a taluka fund
S. 135Section 135 outlines how taluka panchayat's property, funds, and investments are to be managed and used for specified purposes.
S. 136Section 136 establishes a Secretary for each taluka panchayat and outlines the roles of the Taluka Development Officer and other appointed officers.
S. 137Section 137 vests executive power in the Taluka Development Officer to manage taluka panchayat functions and duties.
S. 138Section 138 mandates taluka panchayats to prepare annual budget estimates and submit them to district panchayats for scrutiny and approval.
S. 139Section 139 allows taluka panchayats to prepare revised or supplementary budgets, subject to district panchayat scrutiny and approval.
S. 140Section 140 restricts taluka panchayat expenditures to approved budgets except in emergencies, requiring written explanation for unauthorized spending.
S. 141Section 141 mandates annual balancing of panchayat income and expenditure accounts as prescribed.
S. 142Section 142 mandates panchayat secretaries to prepare and submit annual reports and accounts for approval and audit.
S. 1431[(l)] The Gujarat Local Fund Audit Act, 1963 shall apply to the auditing of the accounts of taluka panchayats
S. 144Section 144 mandates regular district panchayat meetings every three months, with flexibility for special sessions upon request.
S. 145Section 145 establishes committees within district panchayats for finance, social justice, education, and public health.
S. 146Section 146 allows Education Committee members to move a no-confidence motion against the Chairman, leading to his removal if passed by two-thirds majority.
S. 147Section 147 provides honorarium, residence use, and allowances for the Education Committee Chairman of a District Panchayat.
S. 148Section 148 provides honorarium, residence use, and allowances to the Chairman of the Social Justice Committee of a District Panchayat.
S. 149Section 149 provides travel allowance to non-panchayat committee members for attending district panchayat committee meetings.
S. 150Section 150 prescribes meeting details, quorum, and procedures for district panchayats in Gujarat.
S. 151Section 151 determines decision-making methods in district panchayat meetings, with a tie-breaking vote for the Presiding Officer and optional circulation voting for committees.
S. 152Section 152 prevents district panchayats from altering resolutions within three months, except with a two-thirds majority.
S. 153Section 153 allows district panchayats to invite up to five qualified experts to meetings without voting rights.
S. 154Section 154 mandates district panchayats to provide reasonable facilities for specified matters within their jurisdiction, subject to available funds.
S. 155Section 155 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 authorizes district panchayats to incur certain expenditures and undertake specific activities with state government approval.
S. 156Section 156 authorizes district panchayats to construct, maintain, or manage works and institutions on behalf of various entities, and to provide technical advice.
S. 157Section 157 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 specifies the property vesting in district panchayats, including roads, buildings, and transferred lands.
S. 158(1) There shall be in each district a fund which shall be called a district fund
S. 159Section 159 outlines how district panchayats in Gujarat manage and invest their funds and property, prioritizing primary education and loan repayments.
S. 160Section 160 establishes a District Family Welfare Fund for family welfare programs, funded by government contributions and panchayat proceeds, to be managed by the district panchayat.
S. 161Section 161 establishes a Secretary for each district panchayat and outlines the roles and appointments of other officers.
S. 162Section 162 vests executive powers in the District Development Officer to manage district panchayat functions and duties.
S. 163Section 163 mandates district panchayats to prepare annual budgets by February and approve them by March, with penalties for non-compliance.
S. 164Section 164 mandates district panchayat presidents to promptly send budget estimates and re-appropriation statements to the competent authority by March 31.
S. 165Section 165 prohibits district panchayats from spending funds without prior budget approval except in emergencies, requiring explanation to competent authority.
S. 166Section 166 mandates annual balancing of district panchayat accounts and applies Gujarat Local Fund Audit Act, with C&AG technical oversight.
S. 167Section 167 mandates the district panchayat secretary to prepare and submit annual reports and accounts for approval and transfer certain revenue collection functions to the panchayat.
S. 168Section 168 empowers the State Government to assign village revenue collection duties to village panchayats.
S. 169Section 169 assigns panchayats responsibility for collecting land revenue and other dues per Land Revenue Code.
S. 170Section 170 empowers panchayats to collect land revenue and cesses, granting them Collector's powers for revenue realization.
S. 171Section 171 designates certain development officers as revenue officers for land revenue purposes.
S. 172Section 172 allows the State Government to withdraw a panchayat's powers and collect land revenue if it abuses or defaults in duties.
S. 173Section 173 appoints an officer to manage panchayat's land revenue and cess records upon withdrawal of its powers.
S. 174Section 174 allows the State Government to delegate certain Registrar or authority functions under the Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act to district and taluka panchayats.
S. 175Section 175 allows the State Government to transfer administrative powers to a district panchayat, subject to conditions.
S. 176Section 176 allows the state government to transfer powers, functions, and related state property to a district panchayat.
S. 177Section 177 ensures that obligations and liabilities of transferred servants remain unaffected and investigations continue as before.
S. 178Section 178 allows the State Government to withdraw transferred powers and duties from a district panchayat after consultation.
S. 179Section 179 mandates village, taluka, and district panchayats to annually prepare and submit development plans to higher panchayats.
S. 180Section 180 empowers the State Government to delegate economic development and social justice schemes to district panchayats, including specific areas like agriculture and minor irrigation.
S. 181Section 181 suspends the Cattle Trespass Act in declared villages, transferring cattle pound management to village panchayats.
S. 182Section 182 allows village panchayats to designate public pounds and pound keepers, subject to approval and control.
S. 183Section 183 penalizes straying cattle in villages with fines and imprisonment, and allows compensation for damages and cattle forfeiture.
S. 184Section 184 mandates police and appointed officials to seize stray cattle and penalizes opposition to their seizure.
S. 185Section 185 outlines the conditions under which impounded cattle can be released or sold by the pound keeper.
S. 186Section 186 outlines the sale of impounded cattle and prohibits panchayat officials from purchasing them.
S. 187Section 187 sets pound fees and daily impounding expenses for cattle, to be specified by the State Government and panchayats.
S. 188Section 188 allows cattle owners to complain if their cattle were seized illegally, with the Magistrate potentially ordering release and compensation.
S. 189Section 189 mandates pound-keepers to require cattle owners to declare ownership and pay security, with forfeiture for repeat offenses.
S. 190Section 190 empowers Mamlatdars or Mahalkaris to direct cattle removal from insufficient grazing land and penalizes non-compliance.
S. 191Section 191 of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, mandates a cess on certain land revenue payments, excluding penalties and fines, except for specified exceptions.
S. 192Section 192 outlines the method for assessing cess on alienated villages based on their assessment under various land revenue codes and acts.
S. 193Section 193 allows the State Government to impose a cess of up to 20 paise on every rupee of water rates under the Bombay Irrigation Act.
S. 194Section 194 of The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, mandates the same collection method for the cess as for land revenue, with tenants primarily liable if they pay land revenue under specified tenancy acts.
S. 195Section 195 mandates the levy of cess under the same conditions as water rates under the Bombay Irrigation Act.
S. 196Section 196 provides assistance to superior water-course holders for recovering dues from tenants and occupants.
S. 197Section 197 directs the State Government to pay collected water rate cess to taluka panchayat after deducting collection costs.
S. 198Section 198 mandates the State Government to transfer local cess from lands to the district panchayat after deducting collection costs.
S. 199The State Government can suspend or waive cess collection on district panchayat's request.
S. 200Section 200 empowers village panchayats to levy various taxes and fees, including on buildings, mobile towers, vehicles, and professions, subject to state government orders.
S. 201Section 201 allows factories to receive a lump-sum contribution instead of paying certain panchayat taxes, with state government mediation if needed.
S. 202Section 202 allows village panchayats to lease market fee collection, with lessees deemed appointed to enforce collection.
S. 203Section 203 allows village panchayats to levy a cess on land revenue for community projects, up to 100 paise per rupee.
S. 204Section 204 mandates taluka panchayats to require village panchayats to increase income if deemed insufficient, and allows appeals to district panchayats.
S. 205Section 205 allows village panchayats to levy fees for watch and ward services on crops.
S. 206Section 206 empowers taluka panchayats to impose education cess and certain taxes, with a cap of 15% of village panchayat rates, while exempting government properties and military from tolls.
S. 207Section 207 allows taluka panchayats to request the State Government to increase stamp duty rates on property transfers within their limits.
S. 208Section 208 allows district panchayats to impose certain taxes and fees, with a cap of 10% of village panchayat rates, while exempting government properties and local cess lands.
S. 209Section 209 allows district panchayats to request the State Government to increase stamp duty rates on property transfers within the district up to 20%.
S. 210Section 210 outlines how district panchayats impose taxes or fees on village panchayats and assigns a portion to the village panchayat.
S. 211Section 211 allows the district panchayat to direct banks or treasuries to pay overdue taxes or fees from panchayat funds.
S. 212Section 212 mandates taluka or district panchayats to approve tax or fee rules, specifying liabilities, exemptions, and obligations before imposition.
S. 213Section 213 allows a panchayat to propose abolition or variation of taxes or fees at a special meeting.
S. 214Section 214 mandates the publication and imposition of rules for taxes, specifying levy dates and recovery procedures.
S. 215Section 215 outlines the procedure for the recovery of taxes, fees, and other dues by panchayats, including penalties for late payment.
S. 216[Penalty for evasion of octroi] was deleted by Guj
S. 217The District Development Officer can order the write-off of uncollectible land revenue arrears, up to ₹500 without state sanction.
S. 218Section 218 mandates the State Government to annually provide grants to panchayats based on Finance Commission recommendations.
S. 219Section 219 allocates land revenue funds for village, taluka, and district panchayats, and establishes state equalisation and district equalisation funds.
S. 220Establishes a State Equalisation Fund to provide special grants to backward districts to reduce social and economic inequalities.
S. 221Section 221 establishes a District Equalisation Fund to provide grants to backward panchayats to reduce inequalities.
S. 222The Gujarat Panchayats Act establishes a District Village Encouragement Fund to incentivize village panchayats by providing grants for raising income through taxes and fees.
S. 223Establishes a District Development Fund for village panchayats, managed by district panchayat, to provide loans and pay interest.
S. 224Section 224 allocates two percent of the previous year's forest revenue to district panchayats by the state government.
S. 225Section 225 provides that the State Government must pay a fixed amount from forest revenue to village panchayats in lieu of land revenue, not less than Rs. 500.
S. 226Section 226 establishes a Finance Commission to determine financial terms for Gujarat Panchayats, with a chairman and up to four members selected for public affairs experience.
S. 227Section 227 establishes a distinct panchayat service with uniform pay scales and service conditions, and defines its cadres and posting rules.
S. 228Section 228 mandates panchayats to fund officers' and servants' pay, allowances, and benefits from their own funds, subject to government rules.
S. 229Section 229 outlines the methods for appointments to the panchayat service in Gujarat.
S. 230Section 230 allocates officers and servants to panchayat services and determines their conditions of service.
S. 231Section 231 allows the state government to review and potentially reallocate panchayat officers within four years, with certain conditions.
S. 232Section 232 allows the State Government to post certain officers to panchayats for specified periods and conditions.
S. 233Any panchayat may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, obtain the services of any officer of Government on loan
S. 234Section 234 exempts panchayat service allocations from compensation claims under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
S. 235(1) There shall be established a Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board consisting of five members including the Ch
S. 236Section 236 establishes District Panchayat Service Selection Committees for panchayat service recruitment and may create District Primary Education Staff Selection Committees for primary education staff recruitment.
S. 237Section 237 allows the State Government to create statewide plans and undertake projects across districts.
S. 238Section 238 integrates village, taluka, and district panchayats into the state's local governance framework to enhance public participation and align with national and state development plans.
S. 239Section 239 mandates panchayats to invite and allow non-voting technical experts designated by the State Government to attend and discuss relevant matters.
S. 240The State Government can issue written directions to panchayats to prevent function overlap and responsibility shifts.
S. 241Section 241 mandates administrative approval for panchayats' development schemes, grants, and property acquisitions.
S. 242Section 242 allows appeals to district panchayats against village or taluka panchayat decisions, with a final order.
S. 243Section 243 establishes an Appeal Committee within a district panchayat to exercise appellate powers, chaired by the President.
S. 244An appeal to be made to a district panchayat shall be in writing and addressed to the District Development Officer
S. 245Section 245 empowers the district panchayat to request documents and require subordinate panchayats to address objections.
S. 246Section 246 authorizes district and taluka panchayats to inspect subordinate panchayats' properties, works, and records.
S. 247Section 247 allows state government-authorized officers to inspect panchayat properties and records.
S. 248Section 248 mandates district panchayats to reduce excessive staff or pay of subordinate panchayats, with appeals to the State Government for final decision.
S. 249Section 249 allows Taluka Development Officers to suspend or prohibit unlawful panchayat orders or actions.
S. 250The Taluka Development Officer can order emergency works and direct treasury officers to pay expenses, with oversight by higher officials.
S. 251Section 251 allows the District Development Officer to requisition panchayat services for emergencies, with the panchayat entitled to reimbursement.
S. 252Section 252 empowers district panchayats to compel defaulting panchayats to fulfill duties and authorizes state intervention if district panchayats fail to act.
S. 253Section 253 allows the State Government to dissolve or temporarily replace a panchayat for failing to perform duties or disobeying orders.
S. 254Section 254 adjusts village panchayat membership and functions when village boundaries change.
S. 255Section 255 directs the State Government to transfer village funds and property to itself for excluded areas.
S. 256Section 256 dissolves the panchayat and transfers its assets to the State Government when a village ceases to exist.
S. 257The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 allows the State Government to extend a panchayat's term if elections cannot be held due to natural calamities.
S. 258The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 allows the State Government to conduct inquiries into panchayats and related matters, with inquiry officers having court-like powers.
S. 259The State Government can review and potentially revise any panchayat or committee order for legality.
S. 260Section 260 defines terms "municipal borough," "nagar panchayat," and "panchayat" for the chapter.
S. 261Section 261 converts a municipal borough into a village panchayat, dissolving the nagar panchayat and forming an interim village panchayat.
S. 262Section 262 of The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 governs the dissolution and administration of panchayats when villages are amalgamated.
S. 263Section 263 dissolves a panchayat and appoints administrators for new villages when a village is split.
S. 264Section 264 adjusts the number of panchayat members when district or taluka boundaries change.
S. 265Section 265 allows panchayats to form joint committees, delegate powers, and enter into agreements for joint octroi duty collection.
S. 266Section 266 establishes a State Council for panchayats in Gujarat, detailing its composition and advisory functions to the State Government.
S. 267Section 267 holds panchayat members personally liable for financial losses due to their misconduct or neglect, with recovery as arrear land revenue if unpaid.
S. 268Section 268 empowers an authorized officer to recover records, money, or property from former panchayat officials who fail to return them.
S. 269Section penalizes unauthorized occupation of panchayat property, requiring payment of up to four times the rent to the panchayat.
S. 270Section 270 provides immunity from lawsuits for panchayat officials acting in good faith, with specific notice and time requirements for filing actions.
S. 271Section 271 allows the State Government to delegate its powers under the Gujarat Panchayats Act to government officers, except the power to make rules.
S. 272Section 272 deems panchayat members, officers, and servants as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
S. 273Section 273 prevents courts from taking action on certain officials' offenses without state government approval.
S. 274(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of thi
S. 275Section 275 allows district panchayats to create bye-laws with state government approval for village panchayats to implement the act.
S. 276Section 276 repeals the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1961 and establishes new panchayats from the appointed day.
S. 277The section allows the State Government to adapt or modify existing laws to align with the Act, but not after four years.
S. 278Section 278 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act.
S. 279Transitional Provision
S. 1863Bom
S. 1874Determination of validity of election, inquitry by judge and procedure
S. 1879Section defines key terms used in the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993, including "district panchayat," "factory," "mobile tower," and "public street."
S. 19471993 : Guj
S. 1948—
S. 19492 Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
S. 19551 of 1894
S. 195876 Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
S. 1962108 Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
S. 19631993 : Guj
S. 1964Effect of conversion of nagar panchayat into village panchayat
S. 19791 of 1894
S. 198614 Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
S. 20051993 : Guj
S. 20141993 : Guj
S. 20151993 : Guj