Section 193(3) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
(3)When the office of the Chairperson is vacant, the Vice-Chairperson of the [Zilla Praja Parishad] [Substituted 'Zilla Parishad' by Act No. 41 of 2006, dated 23.9.2006.] shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Chairperson until a new Chairperson is elected.