State Act

Jharkhand Panchayat Raj Act, 2001_English

Section 31 Making over of charge by the outgoing Mukhia - 1. As to the newly elected Mukhia, it shall be deemed that he has assumed charge of his office as per provision in section (24) from the date of the first meeting. 2. In case the outgoing Mukhia does not make over charge of any document or property in his possession to the newly elected Mukhia or denies to make over the same, then the prescribed Authority, may by an order in writing, direct the outgoing Mukhia to make over forthwith all such documents or properties which are in his possession in the capacity of Mukhia, to the New Mukhia, Up-Mukhia or Secretary of the Gram Panchayat, as the case may be. 3. If the outgoing Mukhia does not comply the direction under sub-section (2), the prescribed Authority shall take necessary action to initiate prosecution under section (111). 4. The Mukhia against whom action under sub-section (3) was taken and who has been found guilty, shall be held disqualified for being a member or Office-bearer of the Panchayat for a period of 6 years from the date of having been found guilty; Provided that such disqualification may be abolished or short termed for the reasons to be recorded by the State Government. In the three tier Panchayat Raj rule Panchayat Samiti is the intermediary link under section (11).