(1) The Government may, either suo-moto or on representation by any member, the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson, the District Collector and the Commissioner, by order, in writing,-
(a) cancel any resolution passed, order issued, or license or permission granted; or
(b) prohibit the doing of any act, which is about to be done, or is being done, in pursuance or under the colour of this Act, if, in their opinion,-
(i) such resolution, order, license, permission or act has been passed, issued, granted or authorized is not in accordance with law; or [Act No. 11 of 2019] 61
(ii) such resolution, order, license, permission or act is in excess of the powers conferred by this Act or any other enactment; or
(iii) the above acts mentioned in sub-clauses (i) and
(ii) the continuance in force of such act or permissions is likely to cause financial loss to the Municipality, danger to life, health or safety to human life or is likely to lead to a riot or disturb public peace and tranquility or is against public interest:
Provided that the Government before taking action under this section on the grounds referred to in clauses (a) and (b), shall give the authority or person concerned an opportunity for explanation:
Provided further that nothing in this sub-section shall enable the Government to set aside any election that has been held.
(2) Where in the opinion of the District Collector, an immediate action is necessary on the grounds referred to sub-clause (iii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1), he or she may suspend the resolution, order, license, permission or act for such period as he thinks fit, pending the exercise of their power under sub-section (1).