Section 40 — Power of State Government to make rules.

40. Power of State Government to make rules.— (1) The State Government may, by notification, 

make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act. 

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may 

provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— 

(a) the salaries and allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions of service of, the 

officers and other employees of the Gram Nyayalayas under sub-section (2) of section 17; 

(b) the sitting fee and other allowances payable to, and the other terms and conditions for 

engagement of, Conciliators under sub-section (2) of section 27. 

(3) Every rule made by the State Government under this Act shall be laid as soon as may be after it is 

made, before the State Legislature.  

  



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