State Act

THE ODISHA GRAMA PANCHAYATS ACT, 1964

20. Reference by a Sarpanch to the Sub-divisional Officer in certain Cases :– If in the opinion of the Sarpanch any decision of Grama Panchayat– (a) is subversive of peace and order in the locality; or (b) results or is likely to result in any manifest injustice or unfair-ness to an individual or body of individuals or a particular Com-munity; or (c) is likely to cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the Public or to any Class or body of persons lawfully employed; or (d) is likely to cause danger to human life, health or safety, or a riot or affray; or (e) is in contravention of the provisions of this Act, and the rules made thereunder, he shall refer the matter to the Sub-Divisional Officer and act, according to such directions as the Sub-Divisional Officer may issue in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the rules made thereunder.