Cessation of the Office of Chairman.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Panchayat Samiti Act, the Chairman of Saharapada Panchayat Samiti holding office as such with effect from the 20th day of May, 1977, shall cease to hold office with effect from the appointed date. (2) The powers and functions of the Chairman who ceases to hold office under sub-section (1) shall be exercised by the Subdivisional Officer having jurisdiction over the concerned block until the newly elected Chairman assumes office.