(1) If a councillor 1***--
(a) becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in 2[
section 9 or sub-section (2) of
section 32A or],
(b) resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Mayor and delivered to the Commissioner, his seat shall thereupon become vacant.
(2) If during three successive months, a councillor 3*** is, without permission of 4[5[the Corporation]], absent from all the meetings thereof, the Corporation may declare his seat vacant.
6[(3) If any question arises as to whether a councillor 3*** has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in
section 9 or sub-section (2) of
section 32A, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Administrator and his decision shall be final.]
7[(4) Before giving any decision on any such question the Administrator shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion.]
