Section 162(1) in The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
(1)Save as otherwise expressly provided by or under this Act, the executive power of a district panchayat for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, shall vest in the District Development Officer was shall subject to the orders, if any, of the President or of the district panchayat, as the case may be-(a)perform all the functions and exercise all the powers specifically imposed or conferred upon him by or under this Act, or under any law for the time being in force; and(b)lay down the duties of all officers and servants of the district panchayat,
