Section 31, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G-2CK]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 18 September 1963 by No. 2036/1963 [N12-TEG].

In Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [A11-ZBT]. This text from 18 September 1963. 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 31, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G-2CK]. Machine: S2G-2CK.

31. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Gram Panchayat or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Panchayat: Section 2, Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1962 [S2G1FS] (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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