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Sub-section (1) substituted by Act 14 ot" 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999. Provided that the Government shall, before such dissolution communicate to the Municipality their intention to dissolve the Municipality giving reasons therefore and give the Municipality a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the same and consider its objection or explanation, if any: Provided further that if, after considering the objection or explanation of the Municipality, it is considered that the Municipality shall be dissolved the advice of the Ombudsman constituted under Section 271 G of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 (Act 13 of 1994) shall be sought and the final decision shall be taken on the basis of that advice.] (2) A Municipality dissolved 84 *[under sub-section (1) or sub-section (1A)] shall be reconstituted within such time as the Government may specify in that behalf which shall not be later than six months from the date of dissolution: Provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Municipality would have continued is less than six months, it shall not be necessary to hold any election for reconstituting the Municipality for such period. 85[(3) x x x x] (4) Upon the dissolution of a Municipality 86[under sub-section (1) or sub-section (1 A)] all the Councillors, including the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson shall forthwith be deemed to have vacated their offices. 87[(5) x x x x] (6) A Municipality which is constituted upon dissolution before the expiration of its duration shall continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Municipality would have continued had it not been so dissolved. (7) Every notification issued S8 88[under sub-section (1) or sub-section (1A)] shall, as soon as may be, after it is issued, be laid before the Legislative Assembly while it is in session and if it is not in session, at the commencement of the ensuing session and the approval of the Assembly obtained.