Section 137(2)(a) in The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
(a)be entitled to-(i)attend the meetings of the taluka panchayat, or any of its committees;(ii)call for any information, return, statement of accounts or report from any officer or servant of or holding office under the taluka panchayat:(iii)grant leave of absence for a period not exceeding two months to such class of officers as may be prescribed by rules;(iv)call for an explanation from any officer or servant of or holding office under the taluka panchayat,