Removal of Councillors

(1) The State Government may remove a Councillor - (a) if the removal is recommended by a resolution of the Corporation passed at a special meeting called for the purpose and supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the total number of the Councillors of the Corporation holding office for the time being; or (b) if he has been declared by the State Government by notification issued after due enquiry to have violated his oath of allegiance; or (c) if he absents himself from the meetings of the Corporation for six months continuously without having obatained permission from the Chairman, or in his absence from the Vice-Chairman; or (d) if he refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting or is declared insolvent or if, after his appointment as Councillor, he is convicted of an offence which in the opinion of the State Government involves moral turpitude; or (e) if he acquires or continues to have directly or indirectly by himself or his partner or his agent, any share or interest in any contract or employment with, by, or on behalf of the Corporation or holds any office of profit under the Corporation; or (f) if he is in arrears for more than one year in payment of rates and taxes payable under this Act. (2) Before removing a Councillor under sub-section (1), the State Government shall allow the Councillor an opportunity of being heard. (3) All acts and proceedings of any Councillor shall, if done previously to such removal, be valid and effectual to all intents and purposes.