Section 47 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 — Appointment and control of employees

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Subject to the provisions of sections 45 and 46 the Gram Panchayat may, with the prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer appoint other employees of the Gram Panchayat and pay their salaries from the Gram Panchayat fund: Provided that in making appointments, posts for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and other socially and educationally backward classes of citizens shall be reserved in the same manner and to the same extent as is applicable for the recruitment to posts in the State Civil Services.

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Summary

Gram Panchayats can hire employees other than the Secretary, but only if they get approval from the Chief Executive Officer first.
The salaries for these employees are paid directly from the Gram Panchayat Fund.
Hiring must follow specific reservation rules for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Socially and educationally backward classes must also have jobs reserved for them in the Panchayat.
These reservation quotas must be the same as those used for hiring in the State Civil Services of Manipur.

Practical examples

1Sana's Gram Panchayat wants to hire a new water tank monitor. Under Section 47, they must first get a signature from the Zilla Parishad's Chief Executive Officer before they can officially put the monitor on the payroll.

2When the Panchayat is hiring four new office assistants, they check the State Civil Services rules. According to Section 47, they ensure that the required number of those positions are filled by candidates from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

FAQ

1. Who pays the salaries of employees hired under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Gram Panchayat pays their salaries from the Gram Panchayat Fund.

2. Does a Gram Panchayat need permission to hire a new clerk under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

Yes, Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, requires the Gram Panchayat to get prior approval from the Chief Executive Officer.

3. What groups get reserved jobs under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?

According to Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other socially and educationally backward classes.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what is required before a Gram Panchayat can appoint an employee?

Q2.According to Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, which rules determine the extent of job reservations for the staff?

Q3.Under Sections 45 and 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what is the common source of pay for all Gram Panchayat employees?

Q4.Under Section 47 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, besides Scheduled Castes and Tribes, who else gets job reservations?

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