The state district council affairs department, in a statement, said that the term of the CADC was to expire on March 10, 2013 and election to be held before the expiry of the term.
"However, in view of the examinations of the High School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate from February 22 till March 25, 2013 the governor extended the term of the CADC as conduct of election during the period would disturb the students," the statement said.
The term of the CADC was extended by the governor till April 30, 2013, the statement added.