Powers and duties of Up-Adhakshya

The Up-Adhakshya shall- (a) in the absence of the Adhakshya, preside over and regulate the meetings of the Zilla Panchayat; (b) exercise such of the powers, perform such of the functions and discharge such of the duties of the Adhakshya as the Adhakshya may, from time to time, delegate to him by order in writing: Provided that the Adhakshya may at any time withdraw all or any of the powers, functions and duties so delegated to the Up-Adhakshya; (c) during the absence of the Adhakshya, exercise all the powers, perform all the functions and discharge all the duties of the Adhakshya.