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(1) The Sarpanch shall,– (a) exercise all the powers and perform all the functions specifically conferred or imposed on the Sarpanch by this Act or the rules made thereunder; (b) exercise administrative control over the Panchayat Secretary and supervise his work for the purpose of implementation of the resolutions of the Gram Panchayat or any committee thereof; Functions, duties and responsibilities of the Sarpanch. Cessation of Upa- Sarpanch. [Act No.5 of 2018] 49 (c) incur contingent expenditure up to such limit as may be fixed by the Government from time to time and authorize payment and refunds with the approval of Gram Panchayat; (d) act only within the terms of sanction given in any resolution of the Gram Panchayat; (e) maintain sanitation in the village; (f) take up plantation and maintain Green coverage in the village; (g) for the purpose of effective functioning of the Gram Panchayat, the Sarpanch shall reside in the village and visit the Gram Panchayat office regularly. (2) Failure of Sarpanch in performing the duties prescribed in sub-section (1) shall result in removal of the Sarpanch by the District Collector after providing him due opportunity for explanation.