The West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963 for clarity and consistency.
- S. 3Section 3 amends the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act to credit remaining funds to the Zilla Parishad Fund after expenses.
- S. 4Section 4 details the composition of members and associate members of the Zilla Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 5(1) A member referred to in sub-clause (a) of clause Prohibi
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the tenure of various members and officials of the Zilla Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes the roles and succession of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Zilla Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the Chairman or Vice-Chairman full access to Zilla Parishad records and the power to request reports from the Executive Officer.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to remove the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of a Zilla Parishad for incapacity, neglect, abuse of power, or no-confidence votes.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the process for filling vacancies and disqualifications for the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Zilla Parishad.
- S. 11Section 11 bars individuals under 25, Zilla Parishad employees, those dismissed for misconduct, and unsound minds from being Zilla Parishad members.
- S. 12Section 12 prohibits Zilla Parishad members from having direct or indirect financial interests in contracts except through defined companies or cooperatives.
- S. 13Section 13 allows Zilla Parishad members to resign by notifying the prescribed authority, with the vacancy filled as prescribed.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates regular monthly meetings for the Zilla Parishad, special emergency meetings, and quorum requirements for valid decisions.
- S. 16A 'Mkt Parishad may, at a meeting specially con- vened for the purpose, by a
- S. 17(1) A Zino Parishad shall have the power to Power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to enter into acquire,
- S. 18(1) Subject to any general or -special directions of Power of the State Government, a hula
- S. 20Section 20 allows the State Government to transfer control of certain state properties to the Zilla Parishad and municipal roads to the Zilla Parishad.
- S. 21Section 21 allows Zilla Parishad to assume maintenance of private or other authority's roads, bridges, etc., on agreed terms.
- S. 22Section 22 of the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963 allows Zilla Parishads to temporarily or permanently close roads under their control with State Government approval.
- S. 28(1) There shall be an Executive Officer for a Zilla Zitla Parishad appointed by the State Government on such terms P
- S. 29The State Government can assign its officers to the Zilla Parishad, but it retains disciplinary control and can recall them if two-thirds of the Zilla Parishad members vote for it.
- S. 30(1) The Executive Officer shall exercise general Control control over all officers and other employees of the Zina and
- S. 31Section 31 allows appeals to the Zilla Parishad and State Government against specific punishment orders within one month.
- S. 32Section 32 empowers Zilla Parishad to assign powers, functions, and duties to its officers and employees.
- S. 33Section 33 establishes the standing committees of the Zilla Parishad and limits membership to two committees.
- S. 34(1) A Standing Committee shall consist _ of the following members— (i) such number of persons not exceeding
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the term of office for elected, appointed, and nominated members of a Zilla Parishad Standing Committee in West Bengal.
- S. 36Section 36 specifies that a Chairman's term lasts four years or until they leave the Standing Committee, whichever is sooner, but continues until a new Chairman is elected.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines the powers and functions of the Standing Committee and the Primary Education Committee in managing rural schools.
- S. 40Section 40 establishes the Zilla Parishad Fund, detailing its sources of income and management by the State Government.
- S. 41Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Ben
- S. 42(1) Subject to such maximum rates as the State tolls, fees tliovernment may prescribe, a Zilla Parishad may— and rates
- S. 43Section 43 allows bye-laws to set tolls, fees, and rates, and can exempt certain cases from them.
- S. 44Section 44 allows a Zilla Parishad to spend funds for Act purposes, officer amenities, and state-approved special projects.
- S. 45Section allows Zilla Parishad to borrow with State Government approval for Act purposes, creating a fund for repayment.
- S. 46Section 46 outlines the annual budget preparation and approval process for the Zilla Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 48A Zilla Parishad shall keep an account of all Accounts
- S. 49Section 49 mandates annual auditing of Zilla Parishad accounts and specifies funding for the audit by the State Government.
- S. 50The State Government can divide a district into blocks by notification, specifying which Anchals each block includes.
- S. 51Section establishes Anchalik Parishads as corporate bodies for each block, with perpetual succession and legal identity.
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the members and associate members of the Anchalik Parishad, including Pradhans and Adhyakshas, with provisions for vacancies.
- S. 53Section 53 prohibits certain individuals from being elected to the Anchalik Parishad and mandates their resignation if they become members of other legislative bodies.
- S. 54(1) A
- S. 55Section 55 outlines the election, term, and temporary duty assignments of the President and Vice-President of the Anchalik Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 57Section 57 allows the State Government to remove the President or Vice-President of an Anchalik Parishad for incapacity, neglect, abuse of power, or passing a no-confidence motion.
- S. 58Section 58 outlines the process for filling vacancies in the President or Vice-President positions and prohibits removals from certain grounds from re-election for four years.
- S. 59Section 59 of the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963, disqualifies individuals from Anchalik Parishad membership if they meet any of several specified conditions, including misconduct or unsound mind.
- S. 60Section 60 prohibits Anchalik Parishad members from having interests in contracts with the Parishad and allows the State Government to remove them for misconduct or other specified reasons.
- S. 61Section 61 allows resignation from office by the President, Vice-President, or member of the Anchalik Parishad, with prescribed procedures for acceptance and filling the vacancy.
- S. 63Section 63 allows Anchalik Parishad to delegate and withdraw its powers, functions, and duties to its President and Vice-President.
- S. 64(1) An Anchalik Parishad shall have the power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to enter into contracts
- S. 65Section 65 empowers Anchalik Parishads to undertake development schemes and manage public utilities in West Bengal.
- S. 66The State Government can transfer control of certain state properties to Anchalik Parishad with specified conditions.
- S. 67Au Anchalik Parishad may transfer to the State Amigaik Government or the Zilla Parishad any road or part of a road
- S. 68Section 68 allows Anchalik Parishads to take over maintenance of public works and close roads with state approval.
- S. 70Section 70 vests Anchalik Parishads with powers and functions as directed by the State Government under local or special acts.
- S. 71Section 71 grants Anchalik Parishad supervisory authority over Anchal and Gram Panchayats for development planning.
- S. 72Section 72 of the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963 regulates offensive or dangerous trades, requiring licenses and imposing penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 73Section 73 mandates Anchalik Parishad to issue licenses for markets or fairs on land, with prescribed terms and fees.
- S. 74Section 74 establishes the Chief Executive Officer for Anchalik Parishad and outlines conditions for Block Development Officer's recall and salary approval.
- S. 75Section 75 allows the State Government to assign its officers to Anchalik Parishad, with recall and disciplinary control.
- S. 76CO The Chief Executive Officer shall exercise general Control control over all officers and employees of the Anchalik
- S. 77Section 77 allows appeals to Anchalik Perished and Commissioner against certain punishment orders within one month.
- S. 78Section 78 empowers Anchalik Perished officers and employees to exercise powers, perform functions, and discharge duties as determined by Anchalik Perished.
- S. 79Section 79 establishes various Standing Committees for the Anchalik Parishad and limits members to two.
- S. 80Section 80 outlines the composition and election of a Chairman for the Standing Committee of the Anchalik Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 81Section 81 outlines the term of office for elected, appointed, and nominated members of Standing Committees in the Anchalik Parishad.
- S. 82Section 82 specifies that a Chairman's term is four years or until they leave the Standing Committee, whichever is sooner, but continues until a new Chairman is elected.
- S. 83Section 83 outlines the powers, functions, and duties of a Standing Committee under the Anchalik Committees.
- S. 84All roads, buildings or other works constructed by Works an Anchalik Parishad from its Fund shall vest in it
- S. 85Section 85 establishes the Anchalik Parishad Fund, detailing its sources of income and management by the Anchalik Parishad.
- S. 86Section 86 of the West Bengal Zilla Parishads Act, 1963 allows Anchalik Parishads to levy tolls and fees for vehicle registration, sanitary arrangements, markets, and utilities.
- S. 87Section 87 allows bye-laws to set tolls, fees, or rates and may exempt certain cases from them.
- S. 88Section 88 allows Anchalik Parishad to spend funds for Act purposes, officer amenities, and State Government-approved special projects.
- S. 89Section 89 allows Anchalik Parishads to borrow funds with state government approval for the act's purposes.
- S. 90Section 90 outlines the annual budget preparation and approval process between the Anchalik Parishad and Zilla Parishad in West Bengal.
- S. 91Section 91 allows the Finance and Establishment Committee to prepare a revised budget if deemed necessary.
- S. 92Section 92 mandates Anchalik Parishads to maintain and submit accounts, submit quarterly statements, and undergo annual audits.
- S. 93Section 93 ensures that vacancies or irregularities in Zilla Parishad or Anchalik Parishad do not invalidate their acts or proceedings.
- S. 94The State Government can declare specific communities as socially, economically, or educationally backward under the Act.
- S. 95Section 95 deems Zilla Parishad members and staff acting under the Act to be public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 96No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against Indemnity
- S. 97Section 97 prevents suits against Zilla Parishad officials until a notice is given and specifies the time frame for filing such suits.
- S. 98Section 98 allows the Zilla Parishad or Anchalik Parishad to compensate individuals for damages incurred due to the exercise of powers under the Act.
- S. 99Section resolves disputes between Anchal Panchayats or between an Anchal Panchayat and its constituent gram panchayats by referring them to the Anchalik Parishad.
- S. 100Section 100 mandates disputes between Anchalik Panchayats to be referred to the Zilla Parishad for final decision.
- S. 101Section 101 resolves disputes between Zilla Parishads and Anchalik Parishads by referring them to the State Government for a final decision.
- S. 102Section 102 allows voters to challenge election results in court, with a final decision by the Judge.
- S. 103State Government officers can attend Zilla Parishad meetings to provide information but cannot vote.
- S. 104Section 104 allows State Government officers to inspect Zilla Parishad documents and records.
- S. 105The State Government may, by notification, pelage- ilelegate subject to such conditions as it may specify all ton
- S. 106Section 106 allows the State Government to transfer institutions to local councils, ensuring employees retain at least their previous terms.
- S. 107Section 107 allows the State Government to rescind or modify Zilla Parishad resolutions if deemed illegal, excessive, or dangerous.
- S. 108Section 108 allows the State Government to suspend a Zilla Parishad or Anchalik Perished for up to two years if it deems them incompetent or abusive.
- S. 109Section 109 details the process and consequences of supersession of Zilla Parishads and Anchalik Parishads, including the appointment of an Administrator by the State Government.
- S. 110Section 110 exempts certain claims related to Zilla Parishads from the general limitation period under the Indian Limitation Act, 1908.
- S. 111Section 111 repeals the Bengal Local Self-Government Act of 1885 and transfers all District Board assets and rights to the Zilla Parishad.
- S. 112(1) The State Government may, after previous publicatmn, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 113Section 113 allows Zilla and Anchalik Parishads to make regulations with State Government approval for meetings, officer recruitment, and bye-laws for Act purposes.
- S. 115Section 115 allows tolls and rates collected by Zilla Parishad to be recovered as land revenue arrears.
- S. 116In the discharge of their functions the Zilla
- S. 117The section allows the State Government to issue necessary orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act.
- S. 118Section 118 amends specified enactments within the district upon establishment of a Zilla Parishad.
- S. 1880Section empowers Zilla Parishad to exercise powers of district magistrate under Vaccination Act.
- S. 1885rem Act V of 1919
- S. 1908Section 1908 allows Anchalik Parishads to sue for possession of dispossessed property after 60 years.
- S. 1930members of the District School Board
- S. 1932West Ben
- S. 1940Section 1940 outlines conditions under which members of the Zilla Parishad can be removed, including misconduct, legal conflicts, and absence.
- S. 19552 of 1924
- S. 1957The West Bengal Zilla Darishads Act, 1963
- S. 1963"Zilla Parishad Fund" means the fund constituted under section 40 of the West Bengal Zilla Pari- shads Act, 1963
- S. 19673 Remova eta member of the litachalik Parishad