State Act

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Section 136. Power to compound offence

THE ODISHA GRAMA PANCHAYATS ACT, 1964

Act no. 1 of 19651965In forceOdisha (State Act)

136. Power to compound offence :– (1) Subject to such rules as may be prescribed a Grama Panchayat may, either before or after the insti-tution of proceedings, compound an offence against this Act or any rule or bye-law made thereunder. (2) When an offence has been compounded no further proceedings shall be taken against the offender in respect of the offence so compounded. (3) All sums paid by way of compensation under this Section shall be credited to the Grama Fund.