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(1) A general election shall be held for the purpose of constitution or reconstruction of new Municipalities before the expiration of the duration of the existing Municipalities or on dissolution. (2) For the said purpose, the Government shall, by one or more notifications published in the Gazette on such date or dates, as may be recommended by the State Election Commission, call upon Municipalities in the State to elect Councillors in accordance with the provisions of this Act and of the rules and orders made thereunder.