Duration of Panchayat Samiti

(1) Every Panchayat Samiti unless sooner dissolved shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. (2) No amendment of any law for the time being in force shall have the effect of causing dissolution of Panchayat Samiti which is functioning immediately before such amendment, till the expiration of its duration specified in sub-section (1). (AA) Drinking water. (1) Establishment, repairs and maintenance of rural water supply schemes. (2) Prevention and control of water pollution. (3) Implementation of rural sanitation schemes. (AB) Such other functions as may be entrusted.