State Act

Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001_English

Section 140 Renunciation of suit for want of notice - (1) No suit can be brought against any Panchayat or its any office- bearer, officer or servant or any person working as per the direction of any of the authorities mentioned in this Act in respect of any such suit which has been brought or is required to be brought under this Act until a lawful notice has been duly served. (2) Every such suit shall be dismissed unless the alleged suit has been lodged within six months from the date of the occurrence. (3) On non-compliance of the procedure formulated under sub-sections (1) and (2), the suit lodged shall not be deemed to be pending.