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The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

Act ID: 1989

The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

"An Act to provide for the constitution of Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils and the District Planning and Development Boards and matters connected therewith."

Table of Contents

103 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Definitions S.2ASubstitution of certain expressions S.3Act to over-ride other laws S.3AWard Majlis (Ward Sabha)S.3BFunctions of Ward Majlis S.3CHalqa Majlis (Gram Sabha)S.3DFunctions of Halqa Majlis S.4Establishment and constitution of Halqa Panchayat S.5Term of office S.6Disqualification for membership S.7Removal of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch of a Halqa Panchayat S.8Filling vacancies in Halqa Panchayat S.8-AOmitted S.9Appointment of Administrator S.10Omitted S.11Resignation S.12Powers and functions of Halqa Panchayat S.13Property of Halqa Panchayat S.14Halqa Panchayat Fund S.15Imposition of tax by Halqa Panchayat S.15ARevision of fee and rates S.16Power of entry for the purpose of valuation of taxation S.17Appeal against levy of tax or fee S.18Recovery of dues as arrears of land revenue S.19Revision of taxation orders S.20Accounts and audit S.21Annual Budget S.22Exemption from tax S.23Levy of fees on market etc S.24Meetings of the Halqa Panchayat S.25Functions of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch S.26Staff S.27Constitution of Block Development Council S.28Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary S.29Term of the Block Development Council S.30Removal of Chairperson S.31Powers and functions of Block Development Council S.32Powers and functions of the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson S.33Remuneration to Chairperson and Members S.34Property and finances of the Block Development Council S.35Meetings S.36State Election Commission S.36ATerm of office and other conditions of service of State Election Commissioner S.36BRemoval of the State Election Commissioner S.36COfficers and staff of State Election Commission S.36DPowers of the State Election Commission S.37No bar on holding of eletion on party line S.38Electoral Roll S.39Disqualification for registration in an electoral roll S.40Election of Sarpanches of Halqa Panchayats S.41Election of Chairperson of Block Development Council S.42Holding of elections S.42-ANomination of candidates for election S.42-BForfeiture of Security Deposit S.43Disputes regarding elections S.44Jurisdiction of civil courts in election matters barred S.45Establishment of District Development Council S.45-AConstitution of District Development Council S.45-BElection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson S.45-DStanding Committees S.45CConduct of business S.46Powers and functions of the District Planning and Development Board S.47Staff and property and finance S.47-BFunctions of District Planning Committee S.47ADistrict Planning Committee S.48Composition of Panchayati Adalats S.49Procedure for conduct of business S.50Chairperson of Panchayati Adalat S.51Secretary of the Panchayati Adalat S.52Removal of the Chairperson and the member of Panchayati Adalat S.53Transfer of pending suits and the cases to Panchayati Adalat S.54Hearing by members of Panchayati Adalat S.55Chairperson and members to be public servants S.56Criminal jurisdiction S.57Panchayati Adalat before which case to be instituted S.58Penalties S.59Compensation to complainant S.60Compensation to accused S.61Youthful offenders S.62Recovery of fines S.63Previous acquittal etc S.64Local inquiry and reports S.65Summary dismissal of complaint S.66Civil jurisdiction S.67Suits cognizable by Panchayati Adalat S.68Suits to include whole claim S.69Place of institution S.70Interest and instalments S.71Execution S.72Appearance in person or by representative S.73Transfers S.74Appeals and revisional powers S.75Decrees or orders passed are not to be altered S.76Pending cases before the Panchayati Adalat when term of office has expired S.77Contempt of Panchayati Adalat S.78Bar to arrest and imprisonment in execution of decree S.79Remuneration to members of Panchayati Adalat S.79-AGovernment’s power to specify role of Halqa Panchayats, etc S.80Power to make rules S.81Power to make bye-laws S.82Disputes as to properties S.83Repeal and saving

The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

Act ID: 1989

The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989

"An Act to provide for the constitution of Halqa Panchayats, Block Development Councils and the District Planning and Development Boards and matters connected therewith."

Table of Contents

103 Sections

Ch.

Sections

S.1Short title, extent and commencement S.2Definitions S.2ASubstitution of certain expressions S.3Act to over-ride other laws S.3AWard Majlis (Ward Sabha)S.3BFunctions of Ward Majlis S.3CHalqa Majlis (Gram Sabha)S.3DFunctions of Halqa Majlis S.4Establishment and constitution of Halqa Panchayat S.5Term of office S.6Disqualification for membership S.7Removal of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch of a Halqa Panchayat S.8Filling vacancies in Halqa Panchayat S.8-AOmitted S.9Appointment of Administrator S.10Omitted S.11Resignation S.12Powers and functions of Halqa Panchayat S.13Property of Halqa Panchayat S.14Halqa Panchayat Fund S.15Imposition of tax by Halqa Panchayat S.15ARevision of fee and rates S.16Power of entry for the purpose of valuation of taxation S.17Appeal against levy of tax or fee S.18Recovery of dues as arrears of land revenue S.19Revision of taxation orders S.20Accounts and audit S.21Annual Budget S.22Exemption from tax S.23Levy of fees on market etc S.24Meetings of the Halqa Panchayat S.25Functions of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch S.26Staff S.27Constitution of Block Development Council S.28Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary S.29Term of the Block Development Council S.30Removal of Chairperson S.31Powers and functions of Block Development Council S.32Powers and functions of the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson S.33Remuneration to Chairperson and Members S.34Property and finances of the Block Development Council S.35Meetings S.36State Election Commission S.36ATerm of office and other conditions of service of State Election Commissioner S.36BRemoval of the State Election Commissioner S.36COfficers and staff of State Election Commission S.36DPowers of the State Election Commission S.37No bar on holding of eletion on party line S.38Electoral Roll S.39Disqualification for registration in an electoral roll S.40Election of Sarpanches of Halqa Panchayats S.41Election of Chairperson of Block Development Council S.42Holding of elections S.42-ANomination of candidates for election S.42-BForfeiture of Security Deposit S.43Disputes regarding elections S.44Jurisdiction of civil courts in election matters barred S.45Establishment of District Development Council S.45-AConstitution of District Development Council S.45-BElection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson S.45-DStanding Committees S.45CConduct of business S.46Powers and functions of the District Planning and Development Board S.47Staff and property and finance S.47-BFunctions of District Planning Committee S.47ADistrict Planning Committee S.48Composition of Panchayati Adalats S.49Procedure for conduct of business S.50Chairperson of Panchayati Adalat S.51Secretary of the Panchayati Adalat S.52Removal of the Chairperson and the member of Panchayati Adalat S.53Transfer of pending suits and the cases to Panchayati Adalat S.54Hearing by members of Panchayati Adalat S.55Chairperson and members to be public servants S.56Criminal jurisdiction S.57Panchayati Adalat before which case to be instituted S.58Penalties S.59Compensation to complainant S.60Compensation to accused S.61Youthful offenders S.62Recovery of fines S.63Previous acquittal etc S.64Local inquiry and reports S.65Summary dismissal of complaint S.66Civil jurisdiction S.67Suits cognizable by Panchayati Adalat S.68Suits to include whole claim S.69Place of institution S.70Interest and instalments S.71Execution S.72Appearance in person or by representative S.73Transfers S.74Appeals and revisional powers S.75Decrees or orders passed are not to be altered S.76Pending cases before the Panchayati Adalat when term of office has expired S.77Contempt of Panchayati Adalat S.78Bar to arrest and imprisonment in execution of decree S.79Remuneration to members of Panchayati Adalat S.79-AGovernment’s power to specify role of Halqa Panchayats, etc S.80Power to make rules S.81Power to make bye-laws S.82Disputes as to properties S.83Repeal and saving