Removal of Councillors for misconduct, etc.

The State Government may, if it thinks fit, on the recommendation of the Zilla Parishad supported by

7[not less than two-third of the number of Councillors] present and voting, remove any Councillor if he has been guilty of misconduct in the discharge of his duties, or of any disgraceful conduct, or has become incapable of performing his duties as a Councillor : Provided that, no such Councillor shall be removed from office unless he has been given reasonable opportunity to furnish his explanation.

These words were substituted for the word “Collector” by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 45. These words were substituted for the word “Collector” by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 45. These words were substituted for the word “Collector” by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 45. The words “or co-opted” were deleted by Mah. 21 of 1994, s. 46. This portion was substituted for the portion beginning with the words “notice to the Commissioner” and ending with the words “State Government” by Mah. 35 of 1963, s. 11. These words were substituted for the portion beginning with the words “The notice shall” and ending with the words “in that behalf” by Mah. 43 of 1964, s. 2. These words were substituted for the words “two-thirds of the number of Councillors” by Mah. 43 of 1962, s. 6.

48 The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat [1962 : Mah. V

Samitis Act, 1961