- The Upadhyaksha of the Taluk Panchayat shall,-(a)exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Adhyaksha, when the Adhyaksha is absent or on leave or is incapacitated from functioning [or when the office of Adhyaksha is vacant] [Inserted by Act 1 of 1997 w.e.f. 26.2.1997.]; and(b)in the absence of the Adhyaksha [or when the office of Adhyaksha is vacant] [Inserted by Act 1 of 1997 w.e.f. 26.2.1997.] preside over the meeting of the Taluk Panchayat.
