Section 34 · Removal of and resignation by Councillors

(1) The Government may, by notification, remove any Councillor, if in its opinion - (a) he becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 8; or (b) he has flagrantly abused his position as a Councillor or has through negligence or misconduct been responsible for the loss or misapplication of any money or property of the Corporation; (c) he has become physically or mentally incapacitated for performing his duties as a Councillor; or 1. For the word "Councilor" the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor" substituted vide H.P. Act No. 11 of 2010 and the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and" omitted vide H.P. Act No. 48 of 2013, effective from. 27th July, 2013. 2. For the word "Councilor" the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor" substituted vide H.P. Act No. 11 of 2010 and the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and" omitted vide H.P. Act No. 48 of 2013, effective from. 27th July, 2013. 3. For the word "Councilor" the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor" substituted vide H.P. Act No. 11 of 2010 and the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and" omitted vide H.P. Act No. 48 of 2013, effective from. 27th July, 2013. 4. For the word "Councilor" the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor" substituted vide H.P. Act No. 11 of 2010 and the words "Mayor, Deputy Mayor and" omitted vide H.P. Act No. 48 of 2013, effective from. 27th July, 2013. (d) he absents himself during three successive months from the meetings of the Corporation; or (e) he acts in contravention of the provisions of section 61; or 1[(f) he has without reasonable cause in the opinion of the State Government fails to convene more than three consecutive meetings of the Ward Committee :] Provided that before making an order under this section, reasonable opportunity shall be given to the Councillor to be heard and to show cause against such an order. (2) If a Councillor resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Commissioner, he shall cease to be a Councillor on the date of acceptance of his resignation and his office shall thereupon fall vacant. 2 XXXXX.]