Filling of casual vacancies

If a vacancy in the office of a panch Sarpanch or Naib Sarpanch of the Circle Panchayat arises by reason of his death, resignation or removal, it should be filled for the unexpired portion of his terms in the manner provided under subsection (3) or (5) of Section 44, as the case may be. Upon receipt of the report under sub-rule (3) of Rule 22, of any seat remaining unfilled, the Deputy Commissioner shall as soon as may be, appoint a fresh date to fill up such seats, and the provisions of this chapter shall mutatis mutandis apply.