Determination of elected members after census.

161. Determination of elected members after census. - Upon the publication of the figures of each census, the number of elected members of a Zilla Panchayat 1[shall be determined by the 2[3[Government based on the recommendation of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Delimitation Commission]3]2]1 on the basis of the population of the district as ascertained at that census: Provided that the determination of the number as aforesaid shall not affect the then composition of the Zilla Panchayat until the expiry of the term of office of the elected members then in office.