29. (1) If in the opinion of the State Government the Adhyaksha or the Up-Adhyaksha while acting in place of Adhyaksha willfully omits or refuses to perform his duties or functions under this Act or abuses the powers vested in him or is found to be guilty of misconduct in the discharge of his duties, [or become physically or mentally incapacitated for performing his duties] the State Government, after giving the Adhyaksha as the case may be, a reasonable opportunity for explanation may by order remove him from office [and such order shall be final and not open to be questioned in a Court of law. ]
[Provided that where in an enquiry held by such person and in such manner as may be prescribed, an Adhyaksha or Upadhyaksha is prima facie found to have committed financial and other irregularities such Adhyaksha or Upadhyaksha shall cease to exercise and perform the financial and administrative powers and functions, which shall, until he is exonerated of the charges in the final enquiry, be exercised and performed by a committee consisting of three elected member of the Zila Panchayat appointed in this behalf by the State Government. ]
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(3) An Adhyaksha [or Up-Adhyaksha], removed from his office under this section, shall not be eligible for election as Adhyaksha [or Up-Adhyaksha] for a period of three years from the date of his removal.