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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR FINANCE COMMISSION FOR PANCHAYATS AND MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 2011

Jammu and Kashmir

An Act to provide for constitution of a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats, Municipalities and suggesting measures thereof and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
16 of 2011
Department
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Enacted
23 Apr 2011
In force from
25 Apr 2011

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18 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Constitution of the Finance Commission for Panchayats and Municipalities.
  4. Section 4Term of office of Chairperson and Members.
  5. Section 5Member to act as Chairperson or to discharge his functions in certain circumstances.
  6. Section 6Removal of Chairperson and Members.
  7. Section 7Vacancies etc. not to invalidate the proceedings of the Commission.
  8. Section 8Procedures to be regulated by the Commission.
  9. Section 9Office and other staff of the Commission.
  10. Section 10Functions of the Commission.
  11. Section 11Power to call for information and documents.
  12. Section 12Report of the Commission.
  13. Section 13Grants by the Government.
  14. Section 14Accounts and audit of the Commission.
  15. Section 15Members and officers to be public servants.
  16. Section 16Protection of action taken in good faith.
  17. Section 17Powers of the Government to make rules.
  18. Section 18Power to remove difficulties.