In re Dupont Borough Council

Valentine, P. J.,

Petitioners, resident taxpayers of the Borough of Dupont, seek the removal of certain members of the borough council upon the allegation that they have violated sundry provisions of the Borough Code. Respondents, con*215tending that under Pa. R. C. P. 1017 jurisdictional questions are properly raised by preliminary objections, filed the following objections:

“1. There is no provision in the Borough Code enabling the court to declare vacant councilmanie offices for violation of the alleged mandatory provisions as set forth in the petition.

“2. The court is without jurisdiction to…