(1)

Any Councillor may ask for statement to be made by the [Commissioner] [This word was substituted for the word 'Mayor' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, section 22(a), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] on an urgent matter relating to the administration of the Corporation by giving a notice to the [the Commissioner] [This word was substituted for the word 'Mayor' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, section 22(a), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] at least one hour before the commencement of the sitting on any day.

(2)

The [Commissioner] [This word was substituted for the word 'Mayor' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, section 22(a), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] [* * *] [ This words 'or the member-in-charge' were deleted by Maharashtra 27 of 1999. section 22(c), (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] may either make a brief statement on the same day or fix a date for the same.

(3)

Not more than two such matters shall be raised at the same sitting and in the event of more than two matters being raised, priority shall be given to the matters which are, in the opinion of the [Mayor] [ This words was substituted for the words 'Chairperson of the ], more urgent and important.

(4)

There shall be no debate on such statement at the time it is made].