Section 186(4) in The Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959
(4)the said Sarpanch, the Upa-Sarpanch and the members shall hold office as such Sarpanch, the Upa-Sarpanch and the members for the period for which they would have held office under the said Act, subject however to the provision relating to disqualifications, resignation, removal and vacancy provided in this Act;