Dissolution and reconstitution of the Samitis

(1) If the State Government are satisfied that - (a) the Samiti has failed without reasonable cause or excuse to discharge the duties, or to perform the functions, imposed on, or assigned to it by or under this Act or has exceeded or abused its powers; or (b) circumstances have arisen in which the Samiti is, or may be, unable to discharge the duties, or to perform the functions, imposed on, or assigned to it by or under this Act; or (c) it is otherwise expedient or necessary to dissolve the Samiti, they may, by notification, dissolve the Samiti and direct reconstitution thereof either immediately or within such period, not exceeding six months, as shall be specified in the notification. (2) Before directing the dissolution of the Samiti under sub-section (1), the State Government shall communicate to the Samiti the grounds on which they propose to do so, fix a reasonable period for the Samiti to show cause against the proposal and consider its explanation and objections, if any. (3) Upon dissolution of the Samiti under sub-section (1), all its members including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be deemed to have vacated their offices. (4) During the interval, if any, between the dissolution and the reconstitution of the Samiti the State Government may, by order, appoint any officer or authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Samiti, subject to such restrictions and limitations as may be specified in the order. (5) Where the Samiti is dissolved under this section, the State Government, until the date of the reconstitution thereof, and the reconstituted Samiti thereafter, shall be entitled to all the assets and be subject to all the liabilities of the Samiti.