(1) The members of a Panchayat shall hold office for a term of four years:
Provided that the Chief Commissioner may, by order in writing and for reasons to be recorded, extend the said term by a period not exceeding one year, and every such order shall b̂ 1 ™««fi<"i «̂ +v>*» Official Gazette.
(2) The term of office of the members shall be deemed to commence on the date of the first meeting of the Panchayat which shell be held on a date fixed by the Assistant Commissioner.
(3) The term of office of outgoing members shall be deemed to extend to and expire with the date preceding the date of such meeting.
(4) The Pradhan and the Upapradhan shall hold office for the term of the Panchayat Including the extended term, if any:
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Provided that the Pradhan shall, after the expiry of his term, continue to carry on the current duties of his office until a new Pradhan is elected and takes over charge.