‘Cryptic and Non-Speaking’ Order Removing Punjab’s Municipal Council President Set Aside: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the Punjab Government’s order removing the President of Nagar Council, Samana, under Section 22 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, describing it as “totally cryptic and non-speaking.” The Court has directed the State Government to reconsider the matter and determine afresh whether the meeting in which the no-confidence motion was passed was validly convened under the provisions of the 1911 Act.…