Section 122(2) in The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994
(2)The question whether a person is or has become subject to any of the disqualifications under sub-section (1), shall after giving an opportunity to the person concerned of being heard, be decided-(i)if such question arises during the process of an election, by an officer as may be authorized in this behalf by the State Government, in consultation with the State Election Commission; and(ii)if such question arises after the election process is over, by the Deputy Commissioner.