Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
(1) The Chairman of the Education Committee of a District Panchayat shall be entitled— (a) to an honorarium at such rate as may be prescribed, (b) without payment of rent, to use of a residence in the headquarters of the panchayat or with the sanction of the State Government, at any other place in the district throughout his term of office and for a period of fifteen days thereafter or in lieu of such residence a house allowance at such rate as the State Government may, by general or special order, determine. (2) No charge shall fall on the Chairman personally in respect of the maintenance of any residence provided under sub-clause (b) of sub-section (1). (3) During the leave or absence of the Chairman, the functions of the Chairman shall be performed by such member of the Education Committee as may be elected by that Committee. The member so elected for performing the functions, shall be paid honorarium and allowances at such rate as may be prescribed.