Section 62(1)(d) in Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
(d)[ have power to place under suspension any officer or employee under the control of the Grama Panchayat where a disciplinary proceeding against him is contemplated or pending or where a case against him in respect of any criminal offence is under investigation or trial.] [Inserted by Act 37 of 2003 w.e.f. 1.10.2003.]