Section 268(7)(a) in Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
(a)all the powers and duties of the Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Grama Panchayat shall, during the period of its dissolution be exercised and performed by such person or persons as the Zilla Panchayat or the Government, as the case may be , may from time to time appoint in this behalf;