Section 113A(1) in Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
(1)The Government may, if required, pool the officers and officials of the State Civil Service including engineering or technical staff and post them to one or more Grama Panchayats:Provided that if there is dearth of officers or officials for such posting under this sub-section, the Grama Panchayat may in the exigencies of service engage the services of technical staff including engineers not belonging to State Civil Service for specific work, on terms and conditions as may be specified by the Government in this regard.