Section 77(1) in The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961
(1)The Deputy Chairman of a Panchayat Samiti shall-(a)in the absence of the Chairman, preside at the meetings of the Panchayat Samiti;(b)exercise such of the powers and perform such of the duties of the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti as the Chairman from time to time may, subject to the rules made by the State Government in that behalf, delegate to him by an order in writing; and(c)pending the election of the Chairman, or during the absence of the Chairman [from the District, or by reason of leave, for a period exceeding thirty days] [These words were inserted by Maharashtra 35 of 1963, Section 30.] exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Chairman.
