Section 43 · Resignation not to affect subsequent disqualification of a Councillor

Notwithstanding that a Councillor has resigned his office under section 41, if he is subsequently found guilty under sub-section (1) of section 42, the State Government may disqualify him from becoming a Councillor, or a Councillor or member of any other local authority for a period of five years from the date of its’ order: Provided that, no such action shall be taken against any person 3[* * * * * *] without giving him a reasonable opportunity of being heard.