No bye-law shall have effect until it has been published for such time and in such manner as the council may direct.

Power of Government to cancel or modify resolution Power of Government to cancel or modify resolution

1. (1) The Government may, either suo motu or on a reference made by the Commissioner, by order in writing, cancel any resolution passed by the Corporation or any committee thereof, or any decision taken by the Commissioner, if in their opinion such resolution or decision has been passed or taken in excess of the powers conferred by or under this Act, or any other law, or is likely to lead to a breach of the peace or to cause abuse of power or grave mismanagement of the affairs of the Corporation: Provided that the Government shall, before taking any action under this section, give the Corporation or the Commissioner, as the case may be, an opportunity for explanation.
2. (2) The Government may, by order, stay the execution of any such resolution or decision pending the exercise of the powers under sub-section
3. (1) in respect thereof.