Power of State Government to dissolve Municipality.

(1) If, in the opinion of the State Government, the Municipality has shown its iricompetence, or has persistently made default, in the performance of the duties, or in the exercise of the functions, imposed on it by or" under this Act or any other law for the time being in force, or has exceeded or abused its powers, or is unable to function under the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), by an order published in the Official Gazette, and stating therein the reasons therefor, declare the Municipality tobe incompetent or in default or to have exceeded or abused its powers, as the case may be, and dissolve it with effect from such date, as may be specified in the order. (2) The State Government shall, before making any order under sub- section (1), give a notice to the Municipality calling upon the Municipality to submit representation, if any, against the proposed order within such period as may be specified in the notice. (3) On receipt of such representation, if any, the State Government shall move a resolution in the State Legislature for consideration. and decision thereon.