Section 74 in The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
74. Oath of office.
(1)Every Sarpanch/Panch/Member/Panchayati Adalat/Chairman of Block Development Council as the case may be make and subscribe and oath or affirmation according to Form 4 set out for the purpose.(2)After the oath is made and subscribed in the aforesaid manner, it shall be forwarded to the concerned Secretary of the Halqa Panchayat/Block Development Council or Panchayati Adalat as the case may be for record.(3)The Halqa Panchayat shall conduct its business on any procedure prescribed hereinafter.
