(2) The Deputy Commissioner may, after giving due notica to the Panchayat and after such enquiry as he thinks fit, remove from office any member of a Panchayat or the Pradhan or the Upapradhan who has been guilty of misconduct or neglect of duty or persistent remissness in the discharge of his duties; the Pradhan or the Upapradhan so removed shall not be eligible for re-election during the remainder of the term of the Panchayat.
Removal from office.
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(2) Any person who has been removed from his office by the Deputy Commissioner under sub-section (1) may, within thirty days from the date of the order, prefer an appeal to the Chief Commissioner against such order and the Chief Commissioner may, after giving the appellant an opportunity of being heard, modify, set aside or confirm the order of removal.
(3) An order passed by the Chief Commissioner on appeal shall be final.
(4) Where an appeal has been filed under sub-section (2), the Chief Commissioner may stay the operation of the order of the Deputy Commissioner till the appeal is disposed of.
Casual vacancy.
26. Any casual vacancy in the office of the Pradhan, the Upapradhan or a member of a Panchayat shall be filled for the remainder of his term by election in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.
Officers and servants of the Panchayat.