Section 67 of The Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
- (1)The Zilla Parishad may frame regulations relating to election of members of committees, conduct of business therein, and all other matters relating to the committees.
- (2)The Chairman of every Standing Committee shall in respect of the work of that committee be entitled to call for any information, return statement or report from the officer of the Zilla Parishad and to enter on and inspect any immovable property of the Zilla Parishad or any work in progress concerning the committee.
- (3)Each Standing Committee shall be entitled to require attendance at its meetings of any officer of the Zilla Parishad who is connected with the work of the Committee. The Chief Executive Officer shall under instruction of the committee, issue notices and secure the attendance of the officer.
Summary
- The Zilla Parishad sets the rules for how committee members are elected and how they do their work.
- Every committee Chairman can ask for official reports and information from council officers.
- Chairmen have the legal right to enter and inspect any property or project the council is working on.
- Committees can require officers to attend their meetings to provide updates or answer questions.
- The Chief Executive Officer is in charge of notifying and bringing those officers to the meetings.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a committee chairman inspect a building project under Section 67?
Yes, Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 allows them to enter and inspect any immovable property or work in progress.
2. Who sends the meeting notices to officers under Section 67?
The Chief Executive Officer sends the notices under instructions from the committee as per Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994.
3. Can the Zilla Parishad change how committees run their business under Section 67?
Yes, Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 says the Zilla Parishad may frame regulations for the conduct of business in committees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who has the right to call for any information or statement from an officer regarding committee work?
Q2.Under Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what is a Standing Committee entitled to require from a council officer?
Q3.According to Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who must follow the committee's instructions to secure officer attendance?
Q4.Under Section 67 of the Manipur Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, what can a Chairman inspect if it concerns their committee?