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The Government, or any other officer lawfully taking action on behalf, or in default, of a Panchayat under this Act shall have all such powers as are necessary for the purpose and shall be entitled to the same protection under this Act as the Panchayat or its employees whose powers are exercised; and compensation shall be recoverable from the Panchayat's fund by any person suffering damage from the exercise of such powers to the same extent, as if the action had been taken by the Panchayat or its employees.