(1) Where in respect of a panchayat which is to be reconstituted on account of

1. (1) Where in respect of a panchayat which is to be reconstituted on account of the expiry of its duration, the State Government is satisfied that, it is not possible to hold elections before the expiry of duration for reconsituting the panchayat, on account of any natural calamity, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or rules made there under, the State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, make a declaration to that effect. 1 [ * * * *] (3) On the issue of the notification under sub-section (1), all the powers and duties of the panchayat shall be exercised and performed for the period, during which the notification remains in force by such officer as the State Government may by order in writing specify.

the expiry of its duration, the State Government is satisfied that, it is not possible to hold elections before the expiry of duration for reconsituting the panchayat, on account of any natural calamity, then, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or rules made there under, the State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, make a declaration to that effect. 1

1. (3) On the issue of the notification under sub-section (1), all the powers and duties of the panchayat shall be exercised and performed for the period, during which the notification remains in force by such officer as the State Government may by order in writing specify.