(1)if in the opinion of the State Government any Municipality-(a)has shown its incompetence to perform, or has persistently made default in the performance of the duties imposed on it by or under this Act or any other law ; or(b)has failed to carry out or implement the direction given by the State Government under this Act ; or(c)has exceeded or abused its powers ;it may, by order to be published in the official Gazette, stating the reasons therefor, dissolve the Municipality and direct that it be reconstituted within such period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order.
