Decision on the question as to disqualification on the ground of defection

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(1) A complaint that a Councillor has become subject to the disqualification under Section 3 may be made by a Councillor or a Political Party to the Chief Executive Officer of the concerned local authority,-
- (a) in a case falling under clause (a) of sub-section (1) after the Councillor gives up the membership of the political party;
- (b) in case falling under clause (b) of sub-section (1), after the expiry of fifteen days specified therein;
- (c) in case falling under sub-section (2), after he joins the political party.
(2) Where a complaint under sub-section (1) is received by the Chief Executive Officer of the concerned local authority, he shall, within twenty-four hours from the receipt of such complaint, refer the same for decision,-
- (a) in the case of Municipal Council, to the State Election Commissioner;
- (b) in the case of Municipal Board, to the Deputy Commissioner;

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