High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition in Part and Quashes Show-Cause Notices Against Councillors for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976. Court Held Commissioner Not Competent to Initiate Disqualification Proceedings Under Section 19, and Government Adjudication Under Section 19(3) Upon Corporation Reference is Mandatory for Cessation Under Section 19(2)....
The dispute involved two elected Councillors of Belagavi City Corporation who challenged show-cause notices issued by the Regional Commissioner alleging their failure to disclose assets as required un...
