Section 140(2) in The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
(2)No order under sub-section (1) shall be passed unless reasonable opportunity has been given to the Panchayat for furnishing its explanation. The notice calling explanation shall be addressed to the Pradhan of the Gram Panchayat, or Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti or Zila Parishad, as the case may be, and shall be served according to the provisions of section 194. The reply of the Panchayat to the notice shall be supported by the resolution of the Panchayat.