Powers and duties of the Upadhyaksha.

The Upadhyaksha of the Zilla Panchayat shall,—

1. (a) exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Adhyaksha when he is absent on leave or incapacitated from functioning; and
2. (b) in the absence of the Adhyaksha, preside over the meetings of the Zilla Panchayat.