Section 33. Vacation of seats.

(1) If a councillor 1***-- (a) becomes subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in 2[section 9 or sub-section (2) of section 32A or], (b) resigns his seat by writing under his hand addressed to the Mayor and delivered to the Commissioner, his seat shall thereupon become vacant. (2) If during three successive months, a councillor 3*** is, without permission of 4[5[the Corporation]], absent from all the meetings thereof, the Corporation may declare his seat vacant. 6[(3) If any question arises as to whether a councillor 3*** has become subject to any of the disqualifications mentioned in section 9 or sub-section (2) of section 32A, the question shall be referred for the decision of the Administrator and his decision shall be final.] 7[(4) Before giving any decision on any such question the Administrator shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion.]