(1) The Government or District Collector may, from time to time, give such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act or the rules made thereunder, to the municipalities, as it may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
(2) If, at any time, it appears to the Government or District Collector that the Municipal Council, the Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson, or the members or the Committees has made any default in performing any duty imposed by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Government may, by order in writing, fix a period for the performance of such duty.
(3) The Commissioner shall, so far as the funds to the credit of the municipality permit, be bound to comply with such order.