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The Bill seeks to achieve the aforesaid objects. ______ 460 STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS FOR ACT NO. 3 OF 1996 At present the election of chairperson for Municipalities is by and from amongst the elected councillors. In order to get the chairperson directly elected by the voters, section 12 of the Puducherry Municipalities Act, 1973 has been substituted by new sections 12, 12-A to 12-C. Relevant provision for cessation of Office of Chairman/Vice-Chairman have also been included in section 12-C. Provisions for resignation of Chairman and Vice-Chairman have been substituted as section 97. Power of Government to remove Chairman/Vice-Chairman has also been amended and substituted as section 108 and 108-A.