Section 45 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Staff of Gram Panchayat

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Official Legislative Text

(1)There shall be a Secretary for every Gram Panchayat who shall be appointed in such manner as may be prescribed and shall draw his salary and allowances from the Gram Panchayat Fund.
(2)The Secretary shall be in charge of the office of the Gram Panchayat and shall perform all the duties and exercise all the powers imposed or conferred upon him by or under this Act or any rules or bye-law made thereunder.
(3)The Government shall make rules relating to the method of recruitment and the terms and conditions of service including the pay and allowances, superannuation, provident fund and gratuity of the Secretary.
(4)Subject to rules as may be prescribed by Government regarding discipline and control, the Secretary shall act in all matters under the control of Gram Panchayat.

Educational Study Layer

Summary

Every Gram Panchayat is required to have a Secretary who manages the daily operations of the office.
The Secretary is appointed based on rules made by the government and is paid using the Gram Panchayat Fund.
The Secretary holds all powers and duties given to them by the Act, government rules, or local bye-laws.
The State Government sets the specific rules for recruitment, pay, retirement, and provident funds for the Secretary.
Although the government sets the rules, the Secretary works under the direct control of the Gram Panchayat.

Practical examples

1Rita is appointed as the Secretary for the Keirao Gram Panchayat. Under Section 45, she is responsible for keeping all the village records in order and making sure the office stays open during business hours.

2When the government updates the pay scales for local officials, Lokeshwar's salary as a Panchayat Secretary is adjusted. According to Section 45, his paycheck is still drawn from the local Gram Panchayat Fund rather than directly from the state capital.

FAQ

1. Who appoints the Gram Panchayat Secretary under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Secretary is appointed in a manner prescribed by rules made by the State Government.

2. From which fund is the Secretary's salary paid under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, states that the Secretary shall draw his salary and allowances from the Gram Panchayat Fund.

3. Who has daily control over the Secretary's work under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

According to Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Secretary acts in all matters under the control of the Gram Panchayat.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who is in charge of the Gram Panchayat office?

Q2.According to Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, which body makes the rules for the Secretary's recruitment and conditions of service?

Q3.Under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, which fund covers the Secretary's allowances?

Q4.Under Section 45 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Secretary performs duties imposed by the Act and which other local legal tools?

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