Procedure in case of non-payment of Municipal dues by Councillors and office bearers of Council

Procedure in case of non-payment of Municipal dues by Councillors and office bearers of Council.-

Within fifteen days from the expiration of each calendar quarter, the Chief Municipal Officer shall-

1. (a) draw up a list of all Councillors who have failed to pay any tax due by them to the Council within six months from the date on which such tax became due;
2. (b) issue to every person on the said list a notice of demand requiring him to pay the arrears within three months from the date of service of such notice; and
3. (c) submit a copy of the list to the prescribed authority.

1. (2) If on the receipt of the notice referred to in sub-section (1), the Councillor fails to pay within the time specified in clause (b) of sub-section (1) the arrears of any tax specified in the notice, he shall subject to the provisions of Section 35, cease to be a Councillor and his office shall become vacant and he shall be disqualified for further election, or nomination to such office until the arrears due by him are paid.
2. (3) The State Government may make rules under this Act, providing for all matters connected with the administration of his section.