The treatment of members of the panchayat with courtesy by all Officers should be insisted upon. The panchayat should be given to feel that they occupy a responsible position in the Union, and will be looked to by the district authorities for information regarding it and for assistance in the administration of it. They should be told that they are entitled to communicate with the District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Officer direct on any subject of importance to the Union, and should be encouraged to do so.
