State Act

THE ODISHA MUNICIPAL ACT, 1950

1[38-A. Removal of Councillor by Government : – (1) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in the foregoing section, the State Government may remove any 2[3( * * *) Councillor,] if they are satisfied that he has become subject to any of the disqualifications specified in Section17: Provided that no order for removal shall be made without giving the 2[3(* * *) Councillor] an opportunity of showing cause against the proposed removal. Provided further that no such order shall be made in cases where an application in respect of the said 2[3(* * *) Councillor] made under Section 38 on the same ground as aforesaid, is pending or where any such application having been made has been finally disposed of under the said section. (2) Any 2[3(* * * ) Councillor] against whom an order of removal is made under sub-section (1) may, within thirty days of such order, prefer an appeal before the District Judge of the district in which the Municipality is situate.]