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Section 23, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2J-SE4]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 23 April 1996 by No. 2480/1996 [N12-YSB].

In Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [A12-4DD]. This text from 23 April 1996. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 23, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2J-SE4]. Machine: S2J-SE4.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Gram Panchayat may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a building in a village to take such measures in relation to the construction of a building in a village 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, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2JRSB] (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, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2JRSB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

village: Section 2, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2JRSB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "village" means a village specified by the Governor by public notification to be a village for the purposes of this Act

village: 15 more definitions.

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Section 23, Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 [S2J-SE4]