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Power to call for information from Village Administrative Officer.- (1) The Executive Authority or the Commissioner or the 1[Secretary] may, by an order in writing, require the Village Administrative Officer of any revenue village comprised within the jurisdiction of the Village Panchayat or Panchayat Union Council or District Panchayat to furnish him with information on any matter falling within such categories as may be prescribed in respect of such village or any part thereof or any person or property therein. (2) The order shall specify the period within which it may be complied with but the Executive Authority or the Commissioner of the 1[Secretary], may, from time to time, extend such period.