Term of office and dissolution

(a) An irrigation panchayat shall hold office for three years. Provided that the Collector may, from time to time and by an order in writing extend the term of office of an irrigation panchayat for a period not exceeding three years in the aggregate. (b) Not withstanding that the term of office of an irrigation panchayat has expired, it shall continue to hold office until a new panchayat is constituted under these rules. (c) Not withstanding any thing contained in this rule the Collector may, at any time by an order in writing dissolve an irrigation panchayat.