(1) If, in the opinion of the Lieutenant-Governor, a Panchayat-
(a) exceeds or abuses its powers, or Dissolution of Panchayat.
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(b) is incompetent to perform, or makes wilful and persistent default in the performance of, the duties imposed on it by or under this Regulation or any other law for the time being in force, or
(c) fails to levy the taxes leviable under this Regulation, or
(d) persistently disobeys the order of the authorised officer made under sub-section (1) of section 50, the Lieutenant-Governor may, by order published in the Official Gazette, dissolve the Panchayat and direct that it shall be reconstituted in the manner provided in this Regulation.
(2) No order under sub-section (1) shall be passed without giving to the Panchayat a reasonable opportunity to render an explanation.
(3) If a Panchayat is dissolved under sub-section (1), the following consequences shall ensue, namely: —
(a) all the members of the Panchayat shall, from the date specified in the order, cease to be members;
(b) all powers and duties of the Panchayat shall, during the period of dissolution of the Panchayat, be exercised and performed by such person or persons as the Lieutenant-Governor may appoint in this behalf.
53. If any dispute arises between two or more Panchayats, it shall be referred to the Lieutenant-Governor, and his decision thereon shall be final.
Disputes between Panchayats.
54. The Lieutenant-Governor may call for and examine the record of the proceedings of any officer or Panchayat for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the legality or propriety of any order passed and may revise or modify the order as he may deem fit.
Lieutenant- Governor may call for proceedings.
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55. The authorised officer may authorise any of his officers to enter on and inspect, or cause to be entered on and inspected, any immovable property occupied by any Panchayat or any work in progress under its direction.
Power of entry.