Question

Write down the powers of Gram Panchayat.

Answer 1

Powers of Gram Panchayat:

• Gram Panchayats have powers to acquire, hold, and dispose of property and enter into contracts and are treated as a legal entity.
• They can levy taxes, such as property tax, profession tax, taxes on animals and vehicles, etc.
• They have the power to frame rules, implement schemes, and enforce minor judicial functions like petty disputes and offences.
• They can pass general orders regulating public health, sanitation, construction near village limits, and activities like dyeing, tanning, and use of dangerous substances.