A Panchayat Secretary is an employee under the control of department of Panchayat Raj & Rural Development in the State. The article APPSC Panchayat Secretary Duties and Powers presents the important Duties and Powers of a Panchayat Secretary. In another way Panchayat Secretary is the govt officer appointed for every gram Panchayat. He is responsible for all operational duties at the Panchayat level. He takes care of collections/expenses also will be part development plans of the Panchayat.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Duties and Powers - Powers:

• He is the administrative head of the village.


• Has the power of maintaining the village funds-collection and disbursal.


• Has the power of signing a cheque for payment to village members.


• Powers to shortlist the eligible members for any government scheme.


• Power to initiate construction of any new building if any needed.


• The Sarpanch, in exercising his executive powers must consult the Panchayat Secretary at least in principle.

APPSC Panchayat Secretary Duties and Powers - Duties:

• Take up funds & tax collection properly & maintain all their records.


• Take up the distribution of government funds properly and effectively for all works.


• Ensure government schemes reach the eligible needy.


• Ensure sanitation of villages.


• Take up the construction and maintenance of drainage.


• Ensure working & operation of street lights.


• Prevent communicable diseases & check mosquito menace.


• Construct graveyards & dump yards.


• Ensure all other developmental aspects of the village in a progressive way.