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( 1 ) A motion of no-confidence may be moved by any member of a Panchayat against the Sarpanch or the Upa-Sarpanch , after giving such notice thereof as may be prescribed. ( 2 ) If the motion is carried by a majority of not less than two-third of the total number of the then members of the Panchayat , the Sarpanch or the Upa-Sarpanch , as the case may be, shall cease to hold office, after a period of three days from the date on which the motion was carried, unless he has resigned earlier, and thereupon the office held, by such Sarpanch or Upa-Sarpanch , shall be deemed to be vacant. ( 3 ) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter or the rules and regulations made thereunder, a Sarpanch or an Upa-Sarpanch shall not preside over a meeting in which a motion of no-confidence is discussed against him; but he shall have right to speak or otherwise to take part in the proceedings of such a meeting (including the right to vote.) ( 4 ) In cases where the offices of both the Sarpanch and Upa-Sarpanch become vacant simultaneously, the Board may oppoint an officer, pending the nomination of another Sarpanch and Upa-Sarpanch to exercise all the powers and perform all the functions and duties of the Sarpanch , but such officer shall not have the right to vote in any meetings of the Panchayat .