Punjab Panchayat Elections 2024: HC Halts Bidding for Sarpanch Posts in Punjab
This ruling comes amid growing concerns about the integrity and fairness of such a process.
Punjab Panchayat Election 2024 Latest News Today: In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has placed a stay on the bidding process for Sarpanch posts in Punjab, citing it as unconstitutional. The court's decision comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the auction-style bidding system for the election of village Sarpanchs.
The High Court has deemed the practice of bidding for Sarpanch positions as contrary to the principles of democracy and governance. A formal hearing on the matter has been scheduled for Monday, where further arguments will be presented to determine the future course of action regarding the matter.
This ruling comes amid growing concerns about the integrity and fairness of such a process, with the court intervening to ensure that the election of village leaders adheres to constitutional norms.
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