State Act
Section 108. Liability of the members of Panchayat for its loss, misuse
Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001_English
Section 108 Liability of the members of Panchayat for its loss, misuse - (1) Every member, Office-bearer, officer or servant of a Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad shall be personally responsible for any such loss, wastage or misappropriation of any fund or other property belonging to them, wherein he has been a party or which has been caused due to his Act of misconduct or gross negligence towards his duty. The amount required for compensating the said loss, wastage or misappropriation shall be recovered by the prescribed authority; Provided that no recovery under this section shall be made unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of hearing. (2) If the person concerned fails to pay the amount, action for recovery of the said amount will be taken accordance to the prescribed procedure.