Section 9(5)(i) in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989
(i)the persons, if any, chosen as members of Halqa Panchayat, including Sarpanch before such appointment shall cease to be members of Halqa Panchayat and all the powers and duties of the Halqa Panchayat including Sapranches shall be exercised and performed by such Administrator ;