Section 42. Holding of elections.

(1) The elections to the Halqa panchayat shall be held one month prior to the expiry of term 1[or within six months from the date of appointment of Administrator under section 9], as the case may be. 2[(2) The election of the Chairperson of the Block Development Council shall be held not later than three months after the constitution of Panchayats or six months after a casual vacancy occurs, as the case may be].