Section 9, West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 [S2H-3WT]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 April 1974 by No. 104/1974 [N12-W84].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Gram Panchayat may, by order in writing, direct any operator of a ferry to take such measures in relation to the operation of a ferry 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.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Panchayat: Section 2, West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 [S2H3N8] (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
Panchayat: 15 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 [S2H3N8] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (119)
Standing Order No. 2547/2018 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 1st June, 2018 on the construction of a building in a village [C1F-25W], 1 June 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1269/2021 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st March, 2021 on the keeping of a shop in a village market [C13-VR7], 21 March 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3307/2011 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st February, 2011 on the operation of a ferry [C13-1CD], 21 February 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4722/2018 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th April, 2018 on the keeping of a shop in a village market [C13-KEB], 24 April 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
West Bengal Panchayat (Tax Control) Order, 2025 [N15-430], 8 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4103/2008 of the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd February, 2008 on the construction of a building in a village [C10-V66], 3 February 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2791/2012 of the Home Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th September, 2012 on the operation of a ferry [C11-6E5], 5 September 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Home Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4737/2016 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 3rd June, 2016 on the execution of works for a Panchayat [C11-GZG], 3 June 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4916/2014 of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd October, 2014 on the execution of works for a Panchayat [C11-C3J], 2 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3148/2019 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th November, 2019 on the execution of works for a Panchayat [C11-TTQ], 5 November 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 777/2026 of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal dated 24th May, 2026 on the construction of a building in a village [C12-KMJ], 24 May 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Food and Civil Supplies Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4601/2026 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 23rd July, 2026 on the holding of a fair [C12-MWY], 23 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2249/2009 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal dated 20th September, 2009 on the keeping of a shop in a village market [C10-Z5G], 20 September 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2325/2018 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st November, 2018 on the execution of works for a Panchayat [C11-QZC], 21 November 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3988/2023 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal dated 9th August, 2023 on the working of a brick kiln in a village [C14-3SQ], 9 August 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3433/2011 of the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal dated 27th July, 2011 on the operation of a ferry [C13-2HY], 27 July 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Revenue Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3484/2026 of the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th February, 2026 on the leasing of a village tank [C14-F5Z], 18 February 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Transport Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3332/2024 of the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal dated 12th October, 2024 on the operation of a rural water supply scheme [C14-7Y9], 12 October 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Ports Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1190/2010 of the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th November, 2010 on the holding of a fair [C13-0PR], 5 November 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Labour Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2805/2016 of the Law Department, Government of West Bengal dated 15th April, 2016 on the running of a village bus stand [C17-9A1], 15 April 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Law Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2018/2006 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal dated 18th January, 2006 on the running of a common service centre [C16-FFV], 18 January 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4039/2022 of the Education Department, Government of West Bengal dated 21st December, 2022 on the keeping of a shop in a village market [C17-WGE], 21 December 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Education Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4798/2006 of the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal dated 25th November, 2006 on the operation of a rural water supply scheme [C16-H90], 25 November 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Information Technology Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 288/2020 of the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal dated 8th January, 2020 on the collection of Panchayat taxes [C17-KNX], 8 January 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 563/2017 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal dated 2nd February, 2017 on the holding of a fair [C17-B3V], 2 February 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 (West Bengal Act 41 of 1973), the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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