Section 268(5) in Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993
(5)When a Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Grama Panchayat is dissolved, it shall be reconstituted in the manner provided in this Act before the end of six months from the date of such dissolution:Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Grama Panchayat would have continued is less than six months it shall not be necessary to hold an election under this section for constituting a Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat or Grama Panchayat for such period.