The West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 - MGNREGA Jalpaiguri, Home

1 Explanation— For the purpose of discharge of responsibilities and exercise of
administrative supervision and control, the Sabhadhipati shall rely on the Executive
Officer referred to in section 166 and shall generally act through him.
(2) The Sahakari Sabhadhipati shall—
(a) exercise such of the powers, perform such of the functions and discharge such of
the duties of the Sabhadhipati as the Sabhadhipati may, from time to time, subject to
rules made in this behalf by the State Government, delegate to him by order in
writing:
Provided that the Sabhadhipati may at any time withdraw the powers and functions
delegated to the Sahakari Sabhadhipati;
(b) during the absence of the Sabhadhipati, exercise all the powers, perform all the
functions and discharge all the duties of the Sabhadhipati;
(c)
2 exercise such other powers, perform such other functions, and discharge such
other duties as the Zilla Parishad may, by general or special resolution, direct or as
the State Government may, by rules made in this behalf prescribe.
166. (1) There shall be an Executive Officer for a Zilla Parishad appointed by the State
Government on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed:
Provided that any person so appointed shall be recalled by the State Government if a
resolution to that effect is passed by the Zilla Parishad, at a meeting specially convened
for the purpose, by a majority of the total number of members holding office for the time
being.
(1A) The State Government may appoint an Additional Executive Officer for a Zilla
Parishad on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed:
Provided that any person so appointed shall be recalled by the State Government if a
resolution to that effect is passed by the Zilla Parishad, at a meeting specially convened
for the purpose, by a majority of the total number of members holding office for the time
being.
1 (1B) The Additional Executive Officer shall, subject to the provisions of this Act,
Staff of the
Zilla Parishad.
exercise such powers, perform such functions, and discharge such duties, of the
Executive Officer as the State Government may, from time to time, direct.
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