Section 17(2)(b) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006
(b)If a candidate, set up by a recognised or registered political party with a reserved symbol, -(i)dies at any time after 10.00 AM on the last date of making nominations and his nomination is found valid on scrutiny under rule 12;(ii)whose nomination has been found valid on scrutiny under rule 12 and who has not withdrawn his candidature under rule 14 dies and in either case, a report of his death is received at any time before the publication of the list of contesting candidate under rule 15; or(iii)dies as a contesting candidate and a report of his death is received before the commencement of the poll;