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As per case facts, three Writ Petitions arose from a no-confidence motion against the President of Municipal Council, Zirakpur. Members moved a requisition, leading the President to call a meeting.
...Despite security concerns, a limited meeting occurred, with the President declaring the motion failed. Other members claimed this meeting was adjourned due to inadequate security, and a subsequent resolution from it was later deemed void by the Director Local Government. Subsequently, members themselves convened another meeting, passing a no-confidence motion. The President challenged this later meeting's jurisdiction. The High Court was appealed to address the validity of these proceedings. The question arose whether the meeting called by the Executive Officer on the members' request was valid, given that the President had already fixed an earlier meeting in response to the requisition. Finally, the High Court determined that only the President or Vice-President, if the post is vacant, has the authority to call such a meeting within a stipulated period. Since the President had already called the first meeting within the timeframe, the members' right to convene a meeting did not arise. The Executive Officer lacked the jurisdiction to call the second meeting; thus, it was declared null and void. The Court ordered a fresh meeting for the no-confidence motion to be held under supervision, with an observer. Depending on the outcome, the President or Deputy Commissioner would then arrange for the Vice President's election.
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