Section 138(1)(c) in Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act, 2016
(c)that he has been guilty, whether in his present or an earlier term of office, of misconduct in the discharge of his duty as such member, Pradhan, Up pradhan, Pramukh, Up pramukh, Chairman, Vice-chairman or has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or caused loss or damage to the fund or property of Panchayats and such misconduct, contravention or causing of loss or damage renders due to conduct of work as unauthorised in place by women representative, her husband or family members or relatives, such women shall be in eligible as member, Pradhan Up-pradhan, Pramukh, Up-pramukh, Chairman, Vice-chairman, in such case they may be suspended upto the departmental final enquiry and their work and duties may be hand over to a committee of three elected members of the concerning Panchayat. In addition to the disciplinary action also may be taken against the departmental employees/ officer, if found guilty in the enquiry.