The Municipality

The Municipality:

1. (1) The Municipality established for a transitional area or a smaller urban area or a larger urban area within the meaning of sub-section (2) of section 3 shall mean the Board of Councillors charged with the authority of the municipal government of such area, and shall consist of-
   • (a) Such number of elected councillors or there are wards within the municipal area, and
   • (b) Persons having special knowledge in municipal administration or local administration as may be appointed by the State Government from time to time; Provided that the number of councillors so appointed shall not be more than one-sixth or nearest of the number of councillors elected; Provided further that the councillors so appointed shall not have the right to vote in the meeting of the Municipality.
2. (2) The Municipality shall be a body corporate by its name having perpetual succession and common seal and shall, subject to any restriction and qualification imposed by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force, have the power to acquire, hold, administer or dispose of properties and to enter into contracts and to do all other things necessary, proper or expedient for the purpose of this Act, and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.
3. (3) All executive actions of the Executive Council shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Municipality.