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Abolition of Municipalities– (1) The 1[Governor] may by notification abolish any municipality to which this Act applies : Provided that– (a) The 1[Governor] shall, before they issue such notification communicate to the municipality the grounds on which they propose to do so, fix a reasonable period for the municipality to show cause against the proposal and consider it explanations and objections, if any; (b) the notification shall contain a statement of the 1[Governor's] reasons. (2) From such date, as may be specified in such notification this Act and all notifications, rules, bye-laws, regulations, orders, directions and powers issued, made or conferred under this Act, shall cease to apply to the area previously comprised in the municipality; the balance of the municipal fund and all other property vested in the municipality shall vest in the State Government and the liabilities of the municipality shall be transferred to the State Government. (3) All property vested in the State Government under sub-section (2) shall be applied under the orders of the State Government, to discharge the liabilities imposed on the State Government by that sub-section or for the promotion of the safety, health, welfare, and convenience of the inhabitants of the area previously comprised in the municipality. 1[8. Compositions of Municipalities :– Every Municipality shall be composed of the following Councillors, namely– (a) one Councillor elected directly from every ward within the municipality; (b) a person having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration as may be nominated by the State Government: Provided that the Councillor so nominated shall not have the right to vote at any meeting of the Municipality but shall have the right to attend every meeting thereof except the meetings convened under Sections 47, 49 and 54][;