Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
kerala · 1994
Chapter CHAPTER I
Chapter CHAPTER II
Chapter CHAPTER III
Chapter CHAPTER IV
Chapter CHAPTER V
Chapter CHAPTER VI
- S. 16Electoral roll for every constituency
- S. 17Disqualifications for registration in an electoral roll
- S. 18No person to be registered in more than one constituency
- S. 19No person to be registered more than once in any constituency
- S. 20Conditions of registration
- S. 21Meaning of 'ordinarily resident'
- S. 21A20C[Special provision for the non-resident Indians to get themselves registered in the electoral roll
- S. 22Preparation and revision of electoral rolls
- S. 23Correction of entries in electoral rolls
- S. 24Inclusion of names in electoral rolls
- S. 25Appeals
- S. 26Fee for applications and appeals
- S. 27Making false declarations
- S. 28Breach of official duty in connection with the preparation etc., of electoral rolls
Chapter CHAPTER VII
- S. 29Qualifications for membership of a Panchayat
- S. 30Disqualification of officers and employees of Government, local authorities, etc.
- S. 31Disqualification of persons convicted for certain offences
- S. 32Disqualification on ground of corrupt practices
- S. 33Disqualification for failure to lodge account of election expenses
- S. 34Disqualification of candidates
- S. 35Disqualifications of members
- S. 35A[Cessation of membership
- S. 36Determination of subsequent disqualification of a member
- S. 37Restoration of membership
Chapter CHAPTER VIII
- S. 38Notification for general election to Panchayats
- S. 39Delegation of functions of State Election Commission
- S. 40General duties of district election officers
- S. 40A[Election Observers
- S. 41Returning Officers
- S. 42Assistant Returning Officers
- S. 43Returning officer to include assistant returning officers performing the functions of the returning officer
- S. 44General duty of the returning officer
- S. 45Provision of Polling Stations
- S. 46Appointment of Presiding Officers for polling stations
- S. 47General duty of the Presiding Officer
- S. 48Duties of Polling Officer
- S. 48A[Returning Officer, Presiding Officer etc. be deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission
Chapter CHAPTER IX
- S. 49Appointment of dates for nominations, etc.
- S. 50Public notice of election
- S. 51Nomination of candidates for election
- S. 52Presentation of nomination paper and requirements for a valid nomination
- S. 53Deposits
- S. 54Notice of nominations and the time and place for their scrutiny
- S. 55Scrutiny of nominations
- S. 56Withdrawal of candidature
- S. 57Publication of list of contesting candidates
- S. 58Election agents
- S. 59Disqualification for being an election agent
- S. 60Revocation of the appointment or death of an election agent
- S. 61Functions of election agents
- S. 62Appointment of polling agents
- S. 63Appointment of counting agents
- S. 64Revocation of the appointment or death of a polling agent or counting agent
- S. 65Functions of polling agents and counting agents
- S. 66Attendance of a contesting candidate or his election agent at polling stations and performance by him of the functions of a polling agent or counting agent
- S. 67Non-attendance of polling or counting agents
- S. 68Death of candidate before poll.
- S. 69Procedure in contested and uncontested elections
- S. 70Fixing time for poll.--
- S. 71Adjournment of poll in emergencies
- S. 72Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc. of ballot boxes
- S. 73Countermanding of election or adjournment of poll on the ground of booth capturing
- S. 74Manner of voting at elections
- S. 74ASpecial provision for postal ballot to certain classes of persons.--
- S. 74B36G[Using voting machine in elections
- S. 75pecial procedure for preventing personation of electors
- S. 76Right to vote
- S. 77Counting of votes
- S. 78Destruction, loss etc., of ballot papers at the time of counting
- S. 79Equality of votes
- S. 80Declaration of results
- S. 81Report of the result
- S. 82Date of election of candidate
- S. 83Publication of results of general elections to the Panchayat
- S. 83A36H[Cessation of membership
- S. 84By-elections to fill casual vacancies
- S. 85Account of election expenses and maximum thereof
- S. 86Lodging of accounts [with the officer authorised by the State Election Commission]
Chapter CHAPTER X
- S. 87Election Petitions
- S. 88The Court competent to try election petitions
- S. 89Presentation of petitions
- S. 90Parties to the petition
- S. 91Contents of petition
- S. 92Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner
- S. 93Trial of election petitions
- S. 94Procedure before the Court
- S. 95Documentary evidence
- S. 96Secrecy of voting not to be infringed
- S. 97Answering of criminating questions and certificate of indemnity
- S. 98Expenses of witnesses
- S. 99Recrimination when seat claimed
- S. 100Decision of the Court
- S. 101Other orders to be made by the Court
- S. 102Grounds for declaring election to be void
- S. 103Grounds for which a candidate other than the returned candidate may be declared to have been elected
- S. 104Procedure in case of an equality of votes
- S. 105Communication of orders of the Court
- S. 106Transmission of order to the appropriate authority etc. and its publication
- S. 107Effect of orders of the Court
- S. 108Withdrawal of election petitions
- S. 109Procedure for withdrawal of election petition
- S. 110Report of withdrawal by the court to the State Election Commission
- S. 111Abatement of election petitions
- S. 112Abatement or substitution on death of respondent
- S. 113Appeals
- S. 114Procedure in appeal
- S. 115Security for costs
- S. 116Security for costs from a respondent
- S. 117Costs
- S. 118Payment of costs out of security deposits and return of such deposits
- S. 119Execution of orders as to costs
Chapter CHAPTER XI
- S. 120Corrupt practices
- S. 121Promoting enmity between the classes in connection with election
- S. 122Prohibition of public meetings on the day preceding the election day and on the election day
- S. 123Disturbances at election meetings
- S. 124Restrictions on the printing of pamphlets, posters etc.
- S. 125Maintenance of secrecy of voting
- S. 126Officers etc. at elections not to act for candidates or to influence voting
- S. 127Prohibition of canvassing in or near polling stations
- S. 128Penalty for disorderly conduct in or near polling stations
- S. 129Penalty for misconduct at the polling station
- S. 130Penalty for failure to observe procedure for voting
- S. 131Penalty for illegal hiring or procuring of conveyances at elections
- S. 132List of officers and staff of the Government Departments, local authorities or other authorities 38A[and educational institutions] to be furnished
- S. 133Breaches of official duty in connection with elections
- S. 134Requisitioning of premises etc., for election purposes
- S. 135Penalty for Government servants or servants of a local authority for acting as election agent, polling agent or counting agent
- S. 136Removal of ballot papers from polling station to be an offence
- S. 137Offence of booth capturing
- S. 138Other offences and penalties therefor
Chapter CHAPTER XII
Chapter CHAPTER XIII
- S. 143Extension of time for completion of election
- S. 144Return or forfeiture of candidate's deposit
- S. 145Staff of every local authority to be made available
- S. 145A38E[Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of general election.
- S. 146Special provision for adoption of electoral roll of the Assembly Constituency
- S. 147Jurisdiction of Civil Courts barred
- S. 148Expenses in connection with elections
- S. 149Term of office of members
- S. 150Special elections
- S. 151Appointment of [Special officer or administrative committe or on failure to constitute a Panchayat]
Chapter CHAPTER XIV
- S. 152[Oath or affirmation by members
- S. 153Election of President and Vice-President
- S. 154Duty of Retiring President, etc., to hand over charge of office
- S. 155[Resignation of President, Vice-President or members
- S. 156Functions of President and Vice-President
- S. 157Motion of no-confidence
- S. 158Right of individual members
- S. 159[Panchayat members, to submit statements regarding Assets
- S. 16058A[Honorarium] to members of Panchayats and other perquisites of the President of District Panchayats
Chapter CHAPTER XV
- S. 161Meetings of Panchayats
- S. 162[Standing Committees
- S. 162ASubjects to be dealt with by the Standing Committees
- S. 162BSteering Committee
- S. 163Constitution of Functional Committees
- S. 164Sub-Committees and Ward Committees
- S. 165[Constitution of Joint Committee
- S. 166Powers, duties and functions of Village Panchayat
- S. 167Transfer to Village Panchayats of functions, institutions or works
- S. 168Maintenance of common dispensaries, child welfare centres, etc.
- S. 169Vesting of Public roads in Village Panchayats
- S. 170[Panchayats to maintain the roads properly
- S. 171Vesting of community property or income in Village Panchayats
- S. 172Powers, duties and functions of Block Panchayats
- S. 173Powers, duties and functions of District Panchayats
- S. 173A[Managing Committee for Public health Institutions
- S. 174Delegation of powers and functions of Government to panchayats
- S. 175Preparation of development plans by Panchayats
- S. 176Entrustment of schemes to Panchayats for implementation
- S. 176A[Control of the Panchayats over the Electrical undertakings
- S. 176BProvision for lighting public streets
- S. 177Power to accept donations and trusts
- S. 178Acquisition of immovable property required by the Panchayat
Chapter CHAPTER XVI
- S. 179Appointment of Secretaries
- S. 180Officers and Employees of Panchayat
- S. 181Power of the Government to lend the services of their officers and employees to Panchayats
- S. 182[Powers and functions of the Secretary
- S. 183Exercise of functions of Secretary by other officers in certain cases
- S. 184Delegation of functions of Secretary
- S. 185Channel of Correspondence
- S. 185A[Relationship between the elected authorities and officers
- S. 185B[Exercise of statutory functions by the officers
Chapter CHAPTER XVII
Chapter CHAPTER XVIII
- S. 1877A[Administrative set up of Panchayat
- S. 188Power to inspect records etc., of Panchayats
- S. 188A[Technical supervision and inspection
- S. 189[General power of Government to issue guidelines and to conduct enquiry
- S. 190Power to take action for default by a Panchayat President or Secretary
- S. 191[Power of cancellation and suspension of resolutions etc.
- S. 192[Administration report of the Panchayat
- S. 193Dissolution of Panchayats
- S. 194Powers of Officers taking action on behalf of or in default of Panchayat and liability of Panchayat Fund
Chapter CHAPTER XIX
- S. 195[Grants and shares of Taxes
- S. 196Grants and loans for Schemes and Projects
- S. 196A[Annual Report on Grants
- S. 197Power of Panchayat to raise loans
- S. 198Power of Panchayat to collect fixed fees
- S. 199Surcharge on tax on direction by the Government
- S. 200Taxes, cess etc., which may be levied by Village Panchayat
- S. 201—
- S. 202Basic tax grant
- S. 203[Property Tax
- S. 204Profession tax
- S. 205Collection of profession tax by employers
- S. 205-IMaintenance of Demand Register
- S. 205A[Statements, Returns, etc. to be confidential
- S. 205BRequisition on owner or occupier to furnish list of persons liable to tax
- S. 205CRequisition on employers or their representatives to furnish list
- S. 205DRecovery of profession tax by employers
- S. 205ERequisition to furnish name of Institutions etc.
- S. 205FAssessment of profession tax by head of office etc.
- S. 205GIssue of receipt for remittance
- S. 205HPayment of tax by self-drawing officers
- S. 205JCertificate of drawing and disbursing officers and self drawing officer
- S. 205KPenalty for non-payment of tax
- S. 206Duty on transfer of property
- S. 207[Exemption from tax, cess etc.
- S. 208[Surcharge on property tax
- S. 209—
- S. 209A[Prohibition of advertisement without written permission of the Secretary
- S. 209BOwner or person in possession be deemed responsible
- S. 209CRemoval of unauthorised advertisement
- S. 209DCollection of tax on advertisement
- S. 209ERecovery of tax payable
- S. 210Recovery of arrears of tax, cess etc.
- S. 211Power to require village officer to collect taxes and fees due to Panchayats
- S. 212Panchayat Funds
- S. 213Items of expenditure debitable to panchayat fund
- S. 214Preparation and sanction of Budget
- S. 215Accounts and Audit
- S. 216Contribution to the expenditure by other Local Self Government Institutions
- S. 217Recovery of loans and advances made by Government
Chapter CHAPTER XX
- S. 218Vesting of water course, springs, reservoirs, etc., in Village Panchayats
- S. 219[Responsibilities of persons having control over places of public gathering.--]
- S. 219A[Village Panchayat to arrange for the removal of rubbish, solid wastes and filth
- S. 219ABResponsibilities of Secretary on waste management.--
- S. 219ACResponsibility to handover segregated waste to the Village Panchayat or authorised agency.--
- S. 219ADProvisions relating to user fee.--
- S. 219BDuties of waste generators for storage and deposit of solid waste.--
- S. 219C[Contract with waste generator or owner or occupier for the removal of waste.--]
- S. 219DDoor to door collection of waste.--
- S. 219ERubbish and other solid waste shall be the property of the Village Panchayat
- S. 219FProvisions for the final disposal of solid waste
- S. 219FASetting up of joint waste management projects.--
- S. 219FBVillage Panchayat to make arrangements for conducting regular inspection and monitoring.--
- S. 219FCResponsibilities of individuals and rewards for reporting offences.--
- S. 219FDBeneficial Provisions for residents near to waste treatment centres.--
- S. 219GProvision for processing of solid wastes
- S. 219HRemoval of rubbish and solid waste accumulated on non -residential premises
- S. 219IResponsibility to keep premises of shops and commercial establishments clean.--
- S. 219JProhibition of keeping filth on premises
- S. 219KProhibition on draining of used water into public places or water bodies.--
- S. 219LProhibition of disposal of skin
- S. 219MProhibition of using any cart without cover for the removal of filth etc.
- S. 219NProhibition of throwing waste into public places or private places.--
- S. 219OProhibition against causing nuisance in public streets etc.
- S. 219PPresumption as to offender
- S. 219QThe employees of the Village Panchayat engaged in rubbish and solid waste management service prohibited from depositing waste at a place other than specified etc.
- S. 219RPower to inspect premises for sanitary purposes
- S. 219SProhibition of depositing of waste or rubbish or excreta in water bodies and water sources.--
- S. 219TPunishment for depositing or throwing any rubbish or solid waste in contravention of the provisions of this Act
- S. 219USeizure and confiscation of the vehicle used for carrying waste or excreta.--
- S. 219V59C[Management of waste at source
- S. 219W59C[Restriction on plastic carry bags and covers and management of plastic wastes
- S. 219XConstitution of waste management fund.--
- S. 219YProvisions regarding imposition of fine.--
- S. 220Prohibition against constructions in or over public roads etc.
- S. 221Public markets
- S. 222Licensing of private markets
- S. 223Levy of the licensees of private markets
- S. 224Prohibition of sale in unlicensed private markets etc.
- S. 225Prohibition against sale in public roads
- S. 226Prevention of persons suffering from contagious diseases from entering markets
- S. 227Public landing places and cart-stands etc.
- S. 228Private cart-stands
- S. 229Public Slaughter houses
- S. 230Licence for slaughter houses
- S. 230A[Slaughter houses to be maintained properly
- S. 231Slaughter of animals for sale as food and power of inspection
- S. 232Purpose for which places may not be used without a licence
- S. 233Permission for the construction of factories and the installation of machinery
- S. 233A[Abatement of nuisance caused by factory, workshop etc.
- S. 233BExemptions
- S. 233CConsultation with the Panchayat for opening Government industrial estate, industrial development area etc.
- S. 234Power of Government to make rules in respect of the grant and renewal of licences and permissions
- S. 234A[Vesting of the existing water supply and sewerage services under the water authority with the Panchayat
- S. 234BAdministrative powers of the Panchayat in respect of the existing water supply and sewerage schemes
- S. 234CThe power of the Panchayat in the preparation and execution of schemes related to water supply and sewerage works
Chapter CHAPTER XXI
- S. 235Numbering of buildings
- S. 235-IPeriod within which approval or disapproval shall be intimated
- S. 235A[Building Rules
- S. 235AA75A[Levying of tax for the building constructed unlawfully
- S. 235ABPower to regularise the unlawful building construction
- S. 235BBuilding site and construction or reconstruction of building
- S. 235CPower of Village Panchayat to regulate further construction of certain classes of buildings in particular streets or localities
- S. 235DBuilding at corner of street
- S. 235EProhibition of construction of doors, ground floor, windows and bars as to open outwards
- S. 235FApplication to construct or re-construct buildings
- S. 235GRequirement of prior approval of site
- S. 235HProhibition of commencement of work without permission
- S. 235JPeriod within which Secretary is to grant or refuse to grant permission to execute work
- S. 235KReference to Village Panchayat where Secretary makes delay in granting or refusing approval or permission
- S. 235KAApplication for the construction of low risk buildings.--
- S. 235LGrounds on which approval of building sites or permission to construct or re-construct a building may be refused
- S. 235MLapse of Permission
- S. 235NPower of Secretary to required alteration in work
- S. 235OStoppage of construction or reconstruction endangering human life
- S. 235PApplication to construct or re-construct huts
- S. 235QProhibition of commencement of work without permission
- S. 235RPeriod within which Secretary is to grant or refuse to grant permission to execute the work
- S. 235SReference to Village Panchayat where Secretary causes delay in passing orders
- S. 235TGrounds on which permission to construct or re-construct hut may be refused
- S. 235ULapse of Permission
- S. 235VApplication of the Provisions to alterations and additions
- S. 235WDemolition or alteration of building works unlawfully commenced, carrying on or completed
- S. 235XOrder of stoppage of Buildings or works in certain cases
- S. 235YCertain buildings or sheds exempted
- S. 235ZPenalty for unlawfull construction of building
Chapter CHAPTER XXIA
- S. 236General provisions regarding licences and permissions
- S. 237Government not to obtain licence and permission
- S. 238Precautions in case of dangerous trees and pruning of hedges and trees
- S. 239Power of Panchayat for carrying out their functions
- S. 240Form of notices and permission, time for complying with notices, orders etc., and powers to enforce them
- S. 241Powers of entry and inspection
- S. 242Power to call for information from village officers
- S. 243Limitation for recovery of dues
- S. 244Writing off irrecoverable amounts
- S. 245Persons empowered to prosecute
- S. 246Composition of offences
- S. 247Prosecutions and compositions to be reported to Panchayats
- S. 248Sanction for prosecution of President, Vice-President, Chairman of a Standing Committee, members and Secretary of Panchayat
- S. 249Institution of suits against authorities of Panchayats, their officers, etc.
- S. 250Protection of acts done in good faith
- S. 251[Assessment etc. not to be impeached
- S. 252Duties of police officers
- S. 253—
Chapter CHAPTER XXII
Chapter CHAPTER XXIII
- S. 257General provisions regarding penalties specified in Schedule
- S. 258Penalty for acting as President, Vice-President or member of a Panchayat when disqualified
- S. 259Penalty for acquisition by an officer or employee [or member of] interest in contract work
- S. 260Wrongful restraint of Secretary or his delegate
- S. 261Prohibition of obstruction of Panchayat, etc.
- S. 262Prohibition of removal or obliteration of notice
- S. 263Penalty for not giving information or giving false information
- S. 264Fines to be credited to Panchayat
Chapter CHAPTER XXIV
Chapter CHAPTER XXV
Chapter Chapter XXVB
Chapter *CHAPTER XXV A
Chapter Chapter XXVB
- S. 271FDefinitions
- S. 271G[Term of office and conditions of Service of the Ombudsman
- S. 271H[Removal of Ombudsman
- S. 271JFunctions of the Ombudsman
- S. 271KPowers of the Ombudsman
- S. 271LService of Government Departments
- S. 271MInvestigation
- S. 271NEnquiry
- S. 271OExisting cases to be transferred to Ombudsman
- S. 271PInitiation of Prosecution
- S. 271QDisposal of complaints
- S. 271RProcedures to be prescribed
Chapter *CHAPTER XXVC
Chapter CHAPTER XXVI
- S. 272Public roads, markets, wells, tanks, etc., to be open to all
- S. 272A[Citizens Charter to be published
- S. 273Power to farm out fees
- S. 274Extension of provisions of the Municipal laws or of the rules thereunder
- S. 275Delegation of powers, etc.
- S. 276[Appeal and Revision
- S. 277Construction of reference to Panchayat and District Council
- S. 278Reference to President in other enactments and in notifications etc., issued thereunder
- S. 279Village Panchayat to regulate the use of certain porambokes
- S. 279A10A[Taking possession of poramboke without license
- S. 280Power to remove difficulties
- S. 281Offences by companies
- S. 282Adjudication of disputes between Panchayats
- S. 28310A[Power of Government to alter Schedules
- S. 284Repeal and Savings
- S. 285Transitional Provisions