Section 4 in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Preparation of Plans and Estimates for Works and Mode and Conditions of Contracts) Rules, 1998
4. Power of the President.
- During exigencies, the president may prepare estimates with the help of Panchayat Assistant, get the approval of the village panchayat and execute works up to a limit of rupees two thousand at a time and not exceeding rupees five thousand in a year in respect of works executed out of village panchayat fund only. After completion of the work, the details and vouchers shall be placed before the village panchayat in its next meeting.
