Section 84(1)(a) in Punjab Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Finance, Budget and Accounts Rules, 2014
(a)Every contract made by the Panchayat Samiti or the Zila Parishad for any sum or property of an amount of value exceeding rupees ten thousand shall be in writing and shall he signed on behalf of the Panchayat Samiti or the Zila Parishad by the Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer, as the case may be;