(I) A Zilla Parishad may delegate any of its functions to a GramPanchayat and such function delegated by theZilla Parishad shall relate to the area of the Gram Panchayat concerned. Any delegation of function relating to an area outside the territorial jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat shall be void and inoperative.
(2) Before delegating any ofits functions to aGram Panchayat, theZilla Parishad shall communicate its intention to theGram Panchayat concerned. TheGram Panchayat after receiving such communication from theZilla Parishad shall intimate its willingness or otherwise to discharge the function on behalf of the Zilla Parishad. The Zilla Parishad shall delegate the function only when the Gram Panchayat expresses its willingness in writing.
(3) TheZilla Parishad shall make available the necessary funds and technical assistance to the Gram Panchayat for performing the function delegated by it.
(4) TheZilla Parishad and the concerned Panchayat Samiti shall have the power to supervise the work undertaken by the Gram Panchayat in performing any function delegated to it under this rule.
(5) The order of delegation shall be operational and effective on completion of its communication by a competent authority of theZilla Parishad to thePradhan of theGram Panchayatconcerned. Copies of such communication shall be sent to the District Magistrate, District Panchayat and Rural Development Officer, the Block Development Officer and ex-officio Executive Officer of the Panchayat Samiti concerned and such other authorities as the Zilla Parishad may deem fit and proper.