Powers of Government to dissolve Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad

Powers of Government to dissolve Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad (1) If, at any time, it appears to the Government that a Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad is not competent to perform or persistently makes default in the performance of the functions imposed on it by law or exceeds or abuses its powers, they may, by notification, direct that such Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad shall be dissolved with effect from a specified date. (2) The Government shall, before issuing a notification under sub-section (1), communicate to the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad the grounds on which they propose to do so, fix a reasonable period for the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad to show cause against the proposal and consider its explanation or objections, if any. (3) On the date specified in the notification of dissolution under sub-section (1)— (a) all the members of the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad shall forthwith be deemed to have vacated their offices as such; and (b) all or any of the functions of the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad shall be performed by the Government or by such person or authority as the Government may appoint in this behalf until the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad is reconstituted. (4) The Government shall reconstitute the Mandal Praja Parishad or Zilla Praja Parishad within such time as they fit, but not exceeding six months from the date of its dissolution.