Section 16, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953 [S1C-B4C]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 November 1953.

In Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953 [A10-DZX]. This text from 7 November 1953. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953 [S1C-B4C]. Machine: S1C-B4C.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Gram Panchayat may, by order in writing, direct any contractor engaged by a Panchayat to take such measures in relation to the execution of works for a Panchayat as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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Panchayat: Section 2, Scheduled Areas (Assimilation of Laws) Act, 1953 [S1CAP9] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Panchayat" means an institution of self-government constituted under article 243B of the Constitution for the rural areas

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