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The Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1982

118 sections · 9 chapters · 2 schedules

- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 27 Obligatory duties of Gram Panchayat
- Section 28 Other duties of Gram Panchayat
Schedule I Oath of affirmation
Schedule Schedule

The Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1982

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General1982Sikkim Act

The Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1982

The Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1982, establishes a decentralized system of local self-governance in rural Sikkim through a two-tier structure: the Gram Panchayat at the village level and the Zilla Panchayat at the district level. The Act regulates the constitution, powers, and duties of these bodies, focusing on rural development, sanitation, infrastructure maintenance, and public welfare. It applies to all rural areas of Sikkim, excluding specific municipal, cantonment, and bazar areas. For the ordinary citizen, this legislation is significant as it provides the legal framework for local representation, enabling residents to participate in village-level decision-making, access basic civic amenities, and hold local elected representatives accountable.

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Chapter I— Chapter I

Section 1Short title, extent and commencement
Section 2Definitions

Chapter II— Chapter II

Section 3Constitution of Gram, its name and jurisdiction
Section 4Effect of alteration of the area of a Gram
Section 5Effect of inclusion of a Gram or part thereof in Municipal Corporation, etc
Section 6Constitution of Gram Panchayat
Section 7Incorporation of Gram Panchayat
Section 8Provided that in all cases of acquisition or disposal of immovable property, the Gram Panchayat shall obtain the previous approval of the State Government.
Section 9Disqualifications of members of Gram Panchayat
Section 10Sabhapati and Up-Sabhapati
Section 11Notification of election of nomination etc
Section 12First meeting of Gram Panchayat
Section 13Meeting of Gram Panchayat
Section 14Consideration of question disposed of by Gram Panchayat
Section 15List of business to be transacted at a meeting
Section 16Powers and duties of Sabhapati
Section 17Powers and duties of Up-Sabhapati
Section 18Right of individual member
Section 19Resignation of Sabhapati, or Up-Sabhapati or member
Section 20Removal of Sabhapati and Up-Sabhapati
Section 21Filling of casual vacancy in the office of Sabhapati or Up-Sabhapati
Section 22Removal of member of Gram Panchayat
Section 23Filling of casual vacancy in place of member of Gram Panchayat
Section 24Sachiva of Gram Panchayat
Section 25Resignation of Sachiva
Section 26Removal of Sachiva

Chapter III— Chapter III

Section 27Obligatory duties of Gram Panchayat
Section 28Other duties of Gram Panchayat

Chapter IV— Chapter IV

Section 29Property and Fund of Gram Panchayat
Section 30Allocation of properties to Gram Panchayat
Section 31Any sum so received shall be credited to the Gram Panchayat Fund.
Section 32Gram Panchayat Fund
Section 33Levy of taxes, rates and fees
Section 34Power of State Government to regulate taxes, rates and fees
Section 35Appeal against taxation, fees and rates
Section 36Recovery of arrears
Section 37Action by District Collector
Section 38Power of State Government in regard to relief in taxes, rates or fees
Section 39Budget of Gram Panchayat
Section 40Supplementary Budget
Section 41Accounts

Chapter V— Chapter V

Section 42Zilla Panchayat and its constitution
Section 43Term of members of Zilla Panchayat
Section 44Incorporation of Zilla Panchayat
Section 45Provided that in all cases of acquisition or disposal of immovable property, the Zilla Panchayat shall obtain the previous approval of the State Government.
Section 46Notification of election, nomination etc
Section 47First meeting of the Zilla Panchayat
Section 48Meetings of Zilla Panchayat
Section 49Reconsideration of questions disposed of by Zilla Panchayat
Section 50List of business to be transacted at a meeting
Section 51Powers and duties of Adhakshya
Section 52Powers and duties of Upadhakshya
Section 53Right of individual members
Section 54Resignation of Adhakshya and Upadhakshya or a member
Section 55Removal of Adhakshya and Upadhakshya
Section 56Filling of casual vacancy in the office of Adhakshya or Upadhakshya
Section 57The person so elected shall take office forthwith and shall hold office for the an expired term of office of his predecessor.
Section 58Filling of casual vacancy in office of a member of Zilla Panchayat
Section 59Sachiva of Zilla Panchayat

Chapter VI— Chapter VI

Section 60Obligatory duties of Zilla Panchayat
Section 61Other duties of Zilla Panchayat
Section 62Provided that a Zilla Panchayat shall undertake or execute any scheme if it extends to more than one Gram.
Section 63Joint execution of schemes by two or more Zilla Panchayats
Section 64Power of supervision by Zilla Panchayat over Gram Panchayat

Chapter VII— Chapter VII

Section 65Works constructed by a Zilla Panchayat to vest in it
Section 66Allocation of properties to Zilla Panchayat
Section 67Any sum so received,shall,be: credited to the Zilla'Panchayat-Fund.
Section 68Zilla Panchayat Fund
Section 69Imposition of taxes, rates and fees
Section 70Power of State Government to regulate taxes
Section 71Appeal against taxation, rate or fee
Section 72Recovery of arrears
Section 73Action by District Collector
Section 74Power of State Government in regard to relief in taxes
Section 75Budget of Zilla Panchayat
Section 76Supplementary Budget
Section 77Accounts

Chapter VIII— Chapter VIII

Section 78Audit of accounts of fund
Section 79Submission of accounts to audit
Section 80Powers of Auditors
Section 81Penalty
Section 82Audit report
Section 83Action on audit report
Section 84Power of auditor to surcharge etc
Section 85Appeal
Section 86Payment of certified sums
Section 87Certain costs and expenses payable out of funds

Chapter IX— Chapter IX

Section 88Oath of affirmation
Section 89Validation
Section 90Panchayat, as the case may be, or any defect or irregularity in the constitution thereof.
Section 91Indemnity
Section 92Reference of dispute
Section 93Inspection
Section 94Power of State Government to rescind or suspend resolution of a Gram Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat
Section 95Power of State Government officers to attend meetings
Section 96Directions by State Government
Section 97Act.
Section 98Power of State Government to supersede a Gram Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat
Section 99Consequences of super session
Section 100Election of Sabhapati or Up-Sabhapati or Sachiva or member of Gram Panchayat or Adhakshya or Upadhakshya or member or Zilla Panchayat
Section 101Superintendence of election
Section 101AElectoral offences
Section 101BRequisition of premises, vehicles etc. for election purpose
Section 102Application for questioning the election
Section 103Decision on question as to disqualification
Section 104Provided that no order shall be passed under this section unless the person so disqualified is given an opportunity of being heard.
Section 105Power of Gram Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat over village roads, waterways and other matters
Section 106Power of Gram Panchayat or Zilla Panchayat in respect of polluted water supply
Section 107Emergent power on outbreak of epidemic
Section 108Nomination of members by State Government
Section 109Every member nominated under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall exercise the same powers and functions and perform the same duties as are conferred upon the elected members under this Act.
Section 110Placing of services of Government employees at the disposal of Panchayat or a Zilla Panchayat
Section 111Provided that the State Government shall have disciplinary control over such officers and employees.
Section 112Delegation
Section 113Allowance to members
Section 114Provided that such sitting allowances and travelling allowances are paid from the Gram Panchayat Fund or Zilla Panchayat Fund.
Section 115No person shall contest the election to any Panchayat with the support, direct or indirect, of any political party.
Section 116Repeal and Savings
Section 117Power to remove difficulties
Section 118Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.