Section 39 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Property and funds
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
- (1)For every Gram Panchayat there shall be constituted a Gram Panchayat Fund bearing the name of the Gram Panchayat and there shall be placed to the credit thereof--
- (a)contributions and grants, if any, made by the Central or State Government;
- (b)contributions and grants, if any, made by the Zilla Parishad or any other local authority;
- (c)loans, if any, granted by the Central or the State Government;
- (d)all receipts on accounts of taxes, rates and fees levied by it; and
- (e)all other sums received by or on behalf of other Gram Panchayat.
- (2)Every Gram Panchayat shall set apart and apply annually such sum as may be required to meet--
- (a)The cost of its own administration including the payment of salary, allowances, provident fund and gratuity to the officers and employees and to the Secretary: Provided that the total expenditure on establishment shall not exceed one-third of the total expenditure, of the Gram Panchayat in any year.
- (b)Every Gram Panchayat shall have the power to spend such sums as it thinks fit for carrying out the purpose of this Act;
- (c)The Gram Panchayat Fund shall be vested in the Gram Panchayat and the balance to the credit of the Fund shall be kept in such custody as may be prescribed.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- Every village council must create a specific fund to hold all its money.
- This fund receives money from government grants, local taxes, and loans.
- The council must limit its administrative spending, like salaries, to one-third of its total budget.
- The council has the power to spend this money on any project that follows the rules of the law.
- The money is held by the council and kept in a safe place decided by the government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the official name of the money pool in Section 39 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Under Section 39 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the money is held in the Gram Panchayat Fund, which uses the specific name of that village council.
2. Can a village council use all its money for staff salaries under The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
No, Section 39 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 says that spending on administration and salaries cannot be more than one-third of the total spending.
3. Does the Central Government contribute to this fund under The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Yes, Section 39 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 includes contributions and grants from both the Central and State Governments.
4. Who is responsible for the money in the fund according to The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Section 39 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 states that the fund is vested in, or owned and controlled by, the Gram Panchayat.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 39 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what is the limit for spending on office administration and salaries?
Q2.Which of these is NOT a source of money for the fund under Section 39 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Q3.According to Section 39 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who decides where the fund is physically kept?
Q4.Under Section 39 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what happens to the money collected from local fees?