RAMESH KUMAR TIBRA Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS writ petition is directed to challenge the order dated 04. 09. 2000 passed by the State Government exercising the powers under Section 63 read with Section 64 of the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 1959 (for short as the Act of 1959 ). By the said order the State Government declared the petitioner ineligible to contest election under the Municipalities Act for next six years. The facts giving rise to the present writ petition are stated hereinafter.

(2.) THE petitioner was elected as Chairman, Municipal Board, Jhunjhunu, on 29. 11. 1994. By an order dated 22. 05. 1999 the State Government while exercising the powers under Sub-section 4 of Section 63 of the Act of 1959 placed the petitioner under suspension.

(3.) A reply to the writ petition has been filed denying the allegations of mala fides and further stating that the inquiry was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Rajasthan Municipalities act, 1959.