Suspension and dissolution of Village Council

Suspension and dissolution of Village Council. -

1. (1) The State Government may, by notification, order the dissolution of a Village Council, if the Village Council: -
   • (a) misappropriates or misuses public fund;
   • (b) exceeds or abuses its powers;
   • (c) fails to discharge its roles and functions and duties and responsibilities;
   • (d) is incompetent to carry on the village administration;
   • (e) acts in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the State: Provided that no such dissolution shall take place unless the Village Council has been given an opportunity of being heard.
2. (2) If the situation demands, the State Government may, during the enquiry on the complaints, suspend the functioning of the Village Council for a period not exceeding six months. During the period of such suspension, the administration of the Village Council shall be taken over by an official appointed by the State Government: Provided that the Village Council so suspended shall be re-instated if found not guilty.
3. (3) In the case of dissolution, the State Government may issue order appointing a government official to take charge of the administration of the village. The appointed official shall, thereafter, make a proposal for constitution of Advisory Committee comprising of prominent citizens of the village for the approval of the State Government. The total number of members of the Committee shall not exceed the total number of seats of the Village Council: Provided that if the State Government considers it necessary in the interest of general public it may issue order for holding a fresh election of the Village Council at any time if the remaining period of the term is more than twelve months.