MAQSOOD ALI KHAN Vs. DISTRICT MAGISTRATE GHAZIPUR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner is a Block Pramukh. Notice of intention to move a motion of non-confidence against him was given to the Collector. THE Collector issued notice as required under sub-section (3) of Section 15 of the Kshettra Samitis and Zila Parishads Adhiniyam, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as 4 the Act '). On 26-9-1987, the meeting could not be held because of the absence of the Presiding Officer. THEreupon, the Collector fixed 20th October, 1987, for holding the meeting. THE date was the adjourned date under sub-section (4-B) of Section 15 of the Act. Once again the meeting could not be held. THEreafter the Collector has now fixed 4th November, 1987, by means of a notice dated 21-10-1987, for the convening of the meeting.

(2.) IN this writ petition, the prayer is that the notice of the Collector dated 21-10-1987, for convening a meeting to consider the motion of no-confidence on 4-11-1987 be quashed and a writ be issued commanding the respondents not to hold the meeting on the said date.

(3.) SUB-section (2) of Section 15 provides that a notice of intention to make the motion shall be in writing, signed by atleast half of the total number of members of the Kshettra Samiti.