(1) If at any time it appears to the Gram Panchayat that the offence is one for which the sentence which the Gram Panchayat is competent to pass would be inadequate, it shall send the record of the case by order in writing to the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
Section 49: Power of Gram Panchayafto refuse to entertain criminal case
The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994State Act of Punjab · Act 9 of 1994
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section | 49 |
| Marginal note | Power of Gram Panchayafto refuse to entertain criminal case |
| Jurisdiction | State of Punjab |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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