Patna Mayor Sita Sahu may soon lose her powers. The Urban Development Department issued a show-cause notice under Section 67K of the Bihar Municipal Act 2007. She has seven days to respond. If her reply is not convincing, the state government can act under Section 68(2). This law allows the government to transfer the Mayor’s rights to the Deputy Mayor or another officer.
Investigators claim the Mayor ignored departmental orders. She allegedly tried to push proposals 123, 124, and 125 in a municipal board meeting despite restrictions. These actions were called irregular and unauthorized.
Urban Commissioner Animesh Parashar reported the issue. A two-member inquiry team was then formed. Councillors Vinay Kumar Pappu, Geeta Devi, Dr. Aashish Sinha, and Dr. Indresh Chandra also filed complaints. They accused the Mayor of bypassing rules.
The notice said she called the board’s 8th meeting without proper authority. It also mentioned that agenda papers for the February 11 meeting were opened early, raising doubts. If charges hold, her powers could shift soon.
